Parents work in an increasingly deregulated labour market - often at what have traditionally been regarded as "family times", such as Sundays. While parental work at atypical times is increasing, we know very little about its nature, how atypical working arrangements come about and their impact on family life. This report addresses these key issues and explores the implications of the growth in atypical working hours for employment and childcare policies. Drawing on a large-scale, nationally representative study, the report: assesses the frequency and extent of atypical working; examines how family activities are affected by parents working atypical hours; explores the effects of atypical working on children; and asks whether parents in lower socioeconomic groups feel more constrained to work atypical hours than those in professional jobs. The results suggest that the potential business benefits of limiting regulations on working times and hours need to be considered alongside the costs to families.
- ISBN10 1861344813
- ISBN13 9781861344816
- Publish Date 26 September 2002
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 July 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Policy Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 72
- Language English