Publication - Research and analysis

Young people's experiences of precarious and flexible work – Main Report

Published: 22 January 2021
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Education, +2 more … Equality and rights, Work and skills
ISBN: 9781800044548

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.

Supporting documents

Footnotes

1. https://economicactionplan.mygov.scot/fair-work/fair-work-first/

2. https://scottishbusinesspledge.scot/

3. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/work/rights-at-work/basic-rights-and-contracts/contracts-of-employment/

4. NRS Mid-year population statistics 2018

5. ONS, 2018

6. Census, 2011

7. NRS 2017, populations estimates

8. SIMD, 2016

Contact

Email: youngpersonguar@gov.scot

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