Shadow Labor Market
/ˈʃædoʊ ˈleɪbər ˈmɑrkɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A segment of the labor market where employment is not officially recorded or regulated, often involving informal, undocumented, or illegal work.
Workers in the shadow labor market often lack legal protections and benefits.
Forms
- shadow labor market
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Commentary
The term underscores unregulated labor practices; legal approaches often focus on detection and regulation to protect workers' rights.
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