Consequences of Routine Work-Schedule Instability for Worker Health and Well-Being

Feb 4, 2019 | News, Research

“Unpredictable and unstable work schedules are more strongly associated with psychological distress than low wages because they are more likely to increase work-life conflict.” – American Sociological Review (via Twitter) Read the report...

Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2017 – May 2018

Sep 21, 2018 | News

This report describes the responses to the fifth annual Survey of Household Economics and Decision making (SHED). The survey is designed to enhance our understanding of how adults in the United States are faring financially. The findings show many signs of growth and...

Aldermen, labor renew push for fair work week ordinance

Sep 21, 2018 | News

“Armed with a new study that shows the devastating impact of “just-in-time scheduling,” a coalition of alderman and union leaders on Thursday made a renewed push for a “fair work-week” they called a “basic human rights issue.” The City Council has approved three...

Employees and business profit from predictable scheduling

Sep 21, 2018 | News

“Many of us enjoy the ability to do our work how and when it best fits into our lives. Recent studies have highlighted workplace flexibility for women as essential to employee retention and productivity. While we are delighted to see an increased focus on...

Commentary: Predictable work schedules are better for employees — and employers

Sep 21, 2018 | News

“Protecting workers who bear the brunt of last-minute changes to their schedules, some even after they’ve shown up to work, is a practice that many businesses already do. If you hire a catering company or book an event space, and cancel at the last minute,...

Law regulating scheduling would help both workers, economy

Sep 21, 2018 | News

“These protections are a necessary step as business owners and labor adapt to the gig economy, where more people work multiple jobs and retailers are open for longer hours. Some have pointed out that the labor insecurity inherent to the gig economy is not a...