Sentences with phrase «more precarious employment»

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The exact size and growth of this workforce is debated, but workers employed under precarious work conditions make up a significant portion of the larger workforce, with estimates that 4 out of every 10 workers are now employed in precarious situations.49 These workers typically face higher income volatility than workers in traditional employment relationships because they spend more time unemployed or underemployed and some have low earnings.50

The PEPSO study found that racialized workers are also more likely to be in precarious employment.

I also intend to do more to improve the employment situation of researchers on precarious contracts by pushing for more secure contracts and offering support to colleagues who need a morale boost.

The decline of defined benefit pension plans outside of the public sector, coupled with the rise of self - employment, contract work and precarious, part - time labour have made saving for retirement more challenging — and more important — than ever.

If millennials are correct and their employment continuity is more precarious than previous generations, or else they really are going to prioritize work - life balance or following their passions over constant, steady employment, then the fluctuations in their work - related incomes year - to - year might make RRSPs a useful vehicle for those years of lower or no other income.

Women are more likely than men to hold precarious employment and are more likely to experience poverty.

The government pledged to bring in more penalties for employers who violate the law and indicated the need to continue to make further changes to address precarious employment.

In addition to a detailed analysis of the options proposed by the Special Advisors, the WAC / Parkdale report provides specific recommendations on the sweeping changes needed for Ontario's labour laws (Employment Standards Act & Labour Relations Act) to more effectively address low waged and precarious work conditions.

With so many in «precarious employment» and more to come (forty percent of jobs on the lower mainland created over the past while are considered precarious positions), workers should fear their job security or their ability to find another position.