Human Services News

This report examines the extent and nature of the 'informal' labor force in LA. Included in the report: an overview of the 'informal economy', how many informal workers exist in LA, characteristics of these workers (by gender, occupation/industry, immigration status), and public costs of the informal economy. Undocumented workers as a significant portion of informal workers are examined (by service planning area, industry, and total numbers). Also included are general policy recommendations, an overview of the LA labor market and more.

hopeful_workers_marginal_jobs.pdf (application/pdf Object)