Non-standard hours is the new standard for workers in their 20s
Life Patterns longitudinal survey sample, tracking respondents from ages 23 to 29, 2011-2017.
Age
On a permanent contract
Working full-time
Working standard hours*
23
37.9%
37.9%
43.8%
43.8%
35%
35%
24
52
.0
%
52
.0
%
52.1%
52.1%
36%
36%
25
62.4%
62.4%
60.7%
60.7%
33%
33%
26
68.8%
68.8%
62.9%
62.9%
35%
35%
27
69.7%
69.7%
64.8%
64.8%
31%
31%
28
70.7%
70.7%
69.9%
69.9%
25%
25%
29
70
.0
%
70
.0
%
70.3%
70.3%
33%
33%
*From a recurring question asking whether or not paid employment regularly involves night shifts, working weekends, public holidays.
