Dec 7, 2014
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A recent study published by the trade union research institute ‘de Burcht’ compares the use of flexible contracts in four companies operating in the media and transportation sectors.
A recent study published by the trade union research institute ‘de Burcht’ compares the use of flexible contracts in four companies operating in the media and transportation sectors. In those sectors many employees are working on a flex contract or as freelancers. According to the authors, the growth of flexible contracts is not a natural phenomenon caused by globalisation or fickle consumer behaviour, but appears to be a conscious choice. The government has prepared a law (the Law work and security, entering 1 January 2015) that aims to bridge the gap between fixed and flexible contracts.
English: http://www.nltimes.nl/2014/11/03/flex-workers-losing-permanent-jobs/
Dutch: http://www.deburcht.nl/userfiles/file/Flexibele%20arbeid.pdf
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