Which of the following is true about " Casualisation of workforce"?
- Process of moving from casual wages to self employment and regular salaried employment is called as "Casualisation of workforce".
- It makes the worker highly vulnerable.
- It was witnessed in India from 1972-1994.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Scholars call the process of moving from self-employment and regular salaried employment to casual wage work noticed during 1972-94 as casualisation of workforce. Casual workers are vulnerable because they are not hired on permanent/regular basis by employers and do not get social security benefits ( pension, gratuity funds etc.).