Modern Working Arrangements

Abstract

Modern working arrangements are often connected with the phenomena of atypical employment, which has become a central issue for labour market policy in the EU. On the one hand, it is interpreted as a positive development, in the sense that it indicates greater labour market flexibility. On the other hand, it is a matter of growing concern for policymakers as it reflects further weakening of the labour market position of groups of workers whose position is already weak.This article focuses on the two major forms of atypical employment that is part-time and temporary employment. In our empirical analysis we try to answer whether is there convergence or divergence between the EU member states in the prevalence of atypical employment in the various occupational groups