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Report shows that for shift workers, schedule uncertainty destroys peace of mind

by Amanda Peacher

Feb 3, 2022

It also means they can't always make enough to cover basic costs.

Women and workers of color are more likely to work in the service sector and feel the effects of last-minute schedule changes. Above, fast food workers prepare tortillas in a Texas restaurant.

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Unpredictable schedules are part of the retail gig but new policies could change that

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Jun 13, 2019

But there are budding efforts to give hourly workers in those fields more dependable hours.

Many retail and service workers have to work night shifts and then return to work the next morning, dubbed "clopening."

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