Tag: older workers in nontraditional jobs
Abstract In contrast to traditional employment, where employers provide health and retirement benefits, workers in nontraditional jobs have to seek out other options for health insurance coverage and retirement saving. How successful are they at finding alternatives? This study uses the Health and Retirement Study to examine older workers ages 50-64, who are both t…
The brief’s key findings are: Nontraditional jobs – defined here as jobs without health and retirement benefits – are on the rise among older workers. The impact of such jobs depends on how long they last – a temporary stint could provide needed flexibility while frequent use could undermine retirement security. The findings show that,…
