Zero Hours and Near Zero Hours Work in Canada

In Canada, many employees have variable schedules with few pre-assigned shifts and often sporadic work hours with little advance notice. Through case studies, a picture is painted of the employment challenges facing Canadians in precarious jobs. One case looks at personal support workers (PSWs) in the health and social care sectors. While one might expect PSWs to have stable, secure jobs, this is not the situation for many, in terms of pay, …