How does non-standard employment affect workers?: A consideration of the evidence

Abstract

Non-standard employment is an increasingly significant component of labour arrangements. A long-running debate concerns the consequences of this form of employment with opponents arguing that it disadvantages workers. Although considerable research has occurred, the findings are largely inconsistent and inconclusive. This paper explores recent studies and the matters that need to be addressed in order to develop a more comprehensive explanation. It proposes a need to broaden the agenda to explore the processes and contexts leading to the introduction of non-standard employment.