A new report is highlighting the impact precarious employment is having on people's mental health. According to a report from think-tank Tasc on precarious and insecure working conditions, these types of workers often feel stressed, anxious and depressed, with many unable to afford to take time off. It also found that some workers on ‘if and when’ contracts are forced choose between buying food or medicine. "I had one person for example, who was saying to me that she had to choose between food and her inhaler. There is also huge mental health impacts.

Source: Evening echo April 19, 2018 11:37 UTC