DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2706-6185/47/69-73
Murad Aliyev
Istanbul University
PhD student
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6967-6858
aliyevmurad304@gmail.com
Flexible and Atypical Form of Employment:
Legal and Economic Implications
Abstract
This paper explores the legal and economic implications of flexible and atypical forms of employment in the context of globalization and the modern labour market. The increasing use of fixed-term contracts, outsourcing, out-staffing, part-time work, and aggregated working time accounting reflects employers’ efforts to reduce personnel costs and adapt to fluctuating demand. While such flexibility is often presented as a necessity for building an innovative economy, it raises significant concerns regarding social security, job protection, and legal compliance. The study highlights the lack of clear legislative definitions for typical and atypical employment and analyses the risks of eroding labour rights through practices such as personnel leasing. It argues that although flexibility contributes to operational efficiency, it must be accompanied by stronger safeguards to prevent discrimination and ensure legal guarantees for all workers. The conclusion emphasizes the need for legal reforms that balance labour market adaptability with the protection of fundamental worker rights.
Keywords: atypical employment, flexible labour regulation, personnel leasing, outsourcing, out-staffing, labour law, wage optimization, labour rights, part-time work, fixed-term contracts