Marginal part-time employment in Germany: live or let die?

Abstract

"Marginal employment, known as mini-job, is a two-edged sword. For many mini-jobber it has not been worthwhile to work longer hours up to now. This is an avoidable obstacle for securing a sustainable supply of skilled workers. At the same time, neither a continuation of the status quo nor a complete abolition of marginal employment is a proper solution. A well-thought-out reform completed in reasonable steps aiming at the improvement of the overall situation of employees, enterprises and the state budget is feasible." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Walwei, U. (2019): Marginal part-time employment in Germany: live or let die? In: IAB-Forum No. 08.08.2019, o.Sz.