Work interruptions and medium-term labour market outcomes of older workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Experiencing work interruptions in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a higher probability of entering unemployment or exiting the labour market for older workers, and might jeopardise their chances of returning to work. Women and less educated workers represent more vulnerable categories. Well-designed and well-targeted policy measures are required to protect workers in at-risk occupations, to reduce job losses, and to support the training and/or re-employment of older workers.