Denial of right to economic security during periods of unemployment

Name(s): 
Abuse by employers of lack of employment protection
Systematic abuse of statutory employment rights
Nature 
In times of widespread unemployment and increasing job insecurity employers may abuse their advantage. Where they are not bound to the terms and conditions of full-time work, there is a tendency to make use of casual labour.
Incidence 
In the UK in 1993 companies were alleged to be habitually firing employees just before a 2-year qualifying period for employment protection or maternity rights. Women were paid less than men.
Broader 
Unemployment
Unethical practices of employers
Denial of right to economic security
Related 
Unequal pension rights
Denial of right to adequate medical care
Denial of right to benefits for invalids
Denial of right to benefits to survivors
Aggravated by 
Statelessness
Strategy(ies) 
Using food-for-work programmes
Type 
(E) Emanations of other problems