Atypical Working: Legal and Practical Considerations
An informative guide for employers on the legal and practical considerations regarding atypical working.
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"Atypical working" describes any work pattern which doesn’t fit the traditional concept of an employee working full-time for a single employer at the employer’s place of work, under a contract of employment of indefinite length.
In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of people whose working arrangements are "atypical“. Whilst Covid-19 was a significant catalyst, for many organisations the pandemic accelerated a pre-existing trend which has been driven by various factors.
Forms of Atypical Working
- Part-time work
- Agile work
- Other forms of non-traditional work arrangements
An individual might adopt more than one form of atypical working, e.g. they might be a part-time agile worker.
Author's summary: Atypical working is on the rise, driven by various factors.