From a theoretical standpoint the flexibility of a work arrangement does not imply precariousness for the workers involved. However our empirical analysis shows that flexibility introduced through nonstandard contracts has had in Italy a negative impact on what we identified as three barriers against precariousness: employment continuity, a decent wage level and access to income-maintenance schemes in case of non-employment. Thus, even if flexibility and precariousness cannot be conflated at the analytical level, it turns out that they are strongly associated at the empirical level. In order to uncouple non-standard contracts and precariousness, we argue that each determinant of the latter should be addressed: employment continuity, wages, and social protection. In particular, we put forward a reform plan of the unemployment benefit system.
Titolo: | Flessibilità del lavoro e precarietà dei lavoratori in Italia : analisi empiriche e proposte di policy |
Autori: | SACCHI, STEFANO (Ultimo) |
Parole Chiave: | Work flexibility ; Precariousness ; Atypical jobs ; Unemployment benefits ; Social protection |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore SPS/04 - Scienza Politica |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2009 |
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Tipologia: | Article (author) |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su periodico |