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Policy Forum: Non-Standard Employment And Canada’S Initial Pandemic Response, Wei Cui
Policy Forum: Non-Standard Employment And Canada’S Initial Pandemic Response, Wei Cui
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Despite public attention to gig workers and their potential mis-classification as independent contractors, much flexible work already takes place in the sphere of formal employment. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the labour market suggests that non-standard employees may be even more vulnerable than the self-employed. This article suggests that traditional employment insurance and related programs inadequately serve flexible employees, and policies targeted at the intensive margins of employment are needed to help precarious workers.