Knowra Precarious work Precarious work Precarious work is employment marked by insecurity, weak bargaining power, and limited access to stable income or protections. It can occur in temporary, informal, platform-based, or nominally permanent jobs.
Labor market segmentation : The division of labor markets into groups of jobs with different pay, security, and advancement prospects. It explains how secure jobs and insecure jobs can persist side by side.
Post-Fordism : A production and economic model associated with flexible specialization and less standardized mass production. Its flexible production strategies reshaped employment away from some stable, long-term jobs.
Guy Standing : A British economist and social scientist known for research on labor markets and the precariat. His writing popularized the precariat as a group shaped by insecure work and uncertain rights.
Gig economy : A labor-market segment organized around short-term tasks, freelance assignments, or platform-mediated work. Its task-based jobs often offer flexibility while leaving income and protections uncertain.
In-work poverty : Poverty experienced by people who are employed but whose household resources remain insufficient. Low and unpredictable earnings can leave employment unable to provide economic security.
Employment contract : An agreement that sets the terms under which a person performs work for an employer. Contract terms determine whether workers receive predictable hours, benefits, and legal protections.
Globalization : The growing integration of economies, societies, and production across national borders. International competition and supply chains have encouraged firms to seek more adaptable labor.
Arne L. Kalleberg : An American sociologist whose research examines job quality, inequality, and precarious employment. His studies connect changing employment relations with the spread of insecure jobs.
Temporary work : Employment limited to a specified period or task rather than an ongoing job. Short duration can make income, benefits, and future employment difficult to predict.
Occupational health : The study and prevention of health risks arising from work and working conditions. Insecure workers may face hazards while having less power to refuse unsafe tasks.
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