Abstract
Over the last decade, the term ‘precarity’ has become ubiquitous in studies of work and labor, as jobs are increasingly characterized by temporary and insecure contracts; lack of basic welfare provisions such as paid leave; and low pay. The informalization of work has gained pace in a post-Fordist world. And we can expect to see more precarity. The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing employers the world over to think of new ways to reduce labor costs as economies flounder.
Original language | English |
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Publication date | 27 Nov 2020 |
Place of Publication | Frederiksberg |
Publisher | The Business of Society |
Publication status | Published - 27 Nov 2020 |