noun
- the process of converting permanent or full-time employment positions into temporary, part-time, or contract-based work
Usage: chiefly British and Australian English; often used in labor and employment contexts
Examples
- The casualization of the workforce has reduced job security for many workers.
- Labor unions have protested the casualization of positions in the public sector.
- Casualization allows employers to reduce benefits and long-term commitments.
- The trend toward casualization has made it harder for workers to plan financially.
- Many industries have accelerated casualization to cut costs during economic downturns.