Definitions for "Subcontracting"
Keywords:  outsourcing, rep, labor
Outsourcing rep labor
Delegation by one firm of a portion of its production process, under contract, to another firm, including in another country. An example of fragmentation.
The securing of temporary labour to complete projects on terms and conditions which may be inferior to those enjoyed by permanent, direct employees. Hence the need for an EU Directive (effective on 24th September 1999). Also called the Posting of Workers Directive.
see contracting
Transferring an obligation, in its entirety or in part, to another.