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Need Not Greed - People in Low-Paid Informal Work
Our latest research report
People in low-paid informal work: Need not Greed, explores the experience of people on low incomes, doing informal paid work, including those working cash-in-hand and those undertaking undeclared work whilst claiming benefits. The report demonstrates how informal work is often a response to poverty and to times of crisis such as family breakdown. It shows how low benefit rates, low wages and rules which limit the hours some groups can work are the drivers for most informal work for those who took part in the study. In addition, the research highlights how childcare or health problems can act as barriers to formal work.
- A Report Summary in PDF format is available alongside a launch Press Release
- For further information contact report authors - Aaron Barbour or Emma Neale at Community Links, 020 7473 9666
- To find out more about our National campaign, based on the findings of the Need not Greed Report contact Maeve McGoldrick at LinksUK on 020 7473 9644
This research was supported by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and continues Community Links reseach into the informal economy.