Informal Employment
/ɪnˈfɔːrməl ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) Work or employment not regulated by formal labor laws, lacking legal protections and social security benefits.
Workers engaged in informal employment often lack access to minimum wage guarantees and health benefits.
- (n.) Employment occurring outside official recognition or formal contracts, typically without regulatory oversight or taxation.
Informal employment constitutes a significant portion of labor in developing economies, complicating enforcement of labor standards.
Forms
- informal employment
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Commentary
Definitions emphasize the absence of formal legal protections and regulatory compliance, a key consideration in labor law and social policy drafting.
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