O contrato de trabalho intermitente em um contexto de flexibilização e de precarização dos direitos laborais

Abstract

This monograph aims to discuss the intermittent employment contract with a view to pointing out whether it can be considered an effective tool in the generation of jobs or an instrument of precariousness of liberal rights in times of flexibilization. Therefore, it exposes the specificities inherent to the intermittent employment contract; analyzes the advantages and criticisms directed to the intermittent employment contract; and identifies whether intermittent work implies precarious working conditions. As a methodology, the theoretical-dogmatic research was used, making use of a literature review on doctrines, legislation and jurisprudence aiming to fulfill the outlined objective. It was seen that with regard to intermittent work, the implemented changes only managed to reduce remuneration, increase turnover and bring a feeling of insecurity, also negatively reflecting on the consumption pattern and on the worker's quality of life. At the end of the study, it was concluded that intermittent work, as defined by the reform, goes against everything that is understood by social inclusion and decent work, since it cannot ensure even the minimum, that is: that the worker has ensured a decent livelihood for himself and his family.