Midijobs: Die unbekannte Variante atypischer Beschäftigung

Midi-jobs have so far been largely ignored in the debate on atypical forms of employment in Germany. This empirically-based article not only describes the extent and development of this form of employment, but also sheds light on structural characteristics. Midi-jobs are predominantly part-time employment, mainly performed by women and more likely to be in the intermediate age groups. Midi-jobbers are on average somewhat less qualified than the other employees subject to social insurance contributions and work in rather simple jobs, widespread mainly in service sectors. They earn lower hourly wages and mobility rates are seen to be higher when examining movement both in and out of employment.