An unexpected false start on the labor market

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has taken measures to limit unemployment and maintain employment. For people looking for work, these measures are probably not effective. In this study, we follow young people who enter the labor market after completing their education and are looking for a first job. They are in a vulnerable position if they are ill due to an infection or if they have completed an education in a profession that has been affected by a lockdown. Scientific research shows that people who enter the labor market during a crisis earn less and are less likely to have a permanent job. With this study, we analyze to what extent this also applies to the COVID-19 pandemic. We map out which young people have been hit hardest and what the extent of the damage is.