dorywczy

Dorywczy is a Polish term used to describe temporary, casual, or irregular work and, as a noun, a person who performs such work. The word is commonly used in discussions of the labor market to distinguish casual or part-time tasks from regular, full-time employment.

Common uses include praca dorywcza (casual or ad hoc work) and umowa dorywcza (a short-term or casual contract). A dorywczy worker often works irregular hours and receives pay on a task or hourly basis and may have limited or no access to benefits typical of full-time employment; however, legal arrangements vary by country and specific contract.

Context: In Poland, casual work can be structured through forms such as umowa zlecenie or umowa o dzieło, among others; these arrangements may provide different levels of protection and obligations for both parties. The dorywczy model is frequently discussed in relation to flexible labor markets, the gig economy, and income volatility; critics point to instability and limited social protection, while proponents highlight adaptability for workers and employers.

See also: Casual labor, Gig economy, Part-time employment, Contract work, Labor market.