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Young people's experiences of precarious and flexible work – Main Report
The research report presents findings on young people's experiences of precarious and flexible work. These work conditions included where young people had for example zero hours contracts, low wages, lack of progression opportunities, dissatisfaction with current employment, or varying hours.
Appendix D – Questions and Variables for defining precarious or flexible work
| Variables used to define precarious/flexible work | |
|---|---|
| Question number and codes | Types of positions and criteria |
| Precarious = Q5=2 OR Q1a=3-9 OR Q6a=3-5 | |
| Q5 = code 2 [Takes priority over all other questions] | No written contract |
| OR Q1a = codes 3-9 | Written contract/Unsure if contract but in Fixed term position up to a year Temporary work Seasonal position Casual position Freelance Self-employed (Excl. those who running own business at Q5) Internship |
| OR Q6a = codes 3-5 | Any respondents left who have not been allocated as above who have a Written contract/Unsure but have Zero hours contract Varying hours/flexi contract Just turn up for work |
| Not precarious = everyone else (excl. D/K and PNTS) | |
| Q5 = codes 1, 3 | Has written contract/unsure OR Run own business and…… |
| OR Q1a = codes 1, 2, 10 | Permanent position Fixed term (over 1 year) position Apprenticeship |
| OR Q6a = codes 1, 2 | Full time Part time |
| Don't Know OR Prefer not to say | Anyone who said don't know or prefer not to say to all questions at Q5, Q1a and Q6a |
Contact
Email: youngpersonguar@gov.scot
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