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The effects of COVID-19 on job security and unemployment in Portugal

Almeida, Fernando , Santos, José Duarte

ISLA — Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Volume 40, Issue 9/10, 25 09 2020, pp. 995–1003

PurposeThis short communication aims to explore and synthesize the main effects of COVID-19 on the labor market in Portugal regarding the dimensions related to job security and unemployment.Design/methodology/approachField research is used to identify and understand the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to the labor market in Portugal. Data from the National Institute of Statistics of Portugal are analyzed and compared with artifacts published in the field, which allow us to explore the impact of this phenomenon from multiple perspectives.FindingsThe findings indicate that the impact on the labor market is very asymmetric regarding geographical regions, sectors of activity, age groups and the nature of labor ties. The most touristic regions and those with a strong dependence on the exterior are the most affected. Young people and women with unstable employment relationships and in temporary work situations are also particularly vulnerable.Originality/valueThis study focuses on an emerging area with a strong impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the labor market. This study seeks both to identify challenges in the Portuguese labor market and to discuss measures that should be taken to mitigate their effects, such as reforming the social security model, the role of teleworking or the more balanced development of the territory.

Keywords

#COVID-19 pandemic #Labor market #job security #Unemployment #portugal #regional disparities #tourism-dependent regions #youth unemployment #women's employment #Temporary work #social security reform #Remote work #territorial development #Portuguese #Originality #Pandemic #Value (mathematics) #Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) #Phenomenon #Work (physics) #social security #Demographic economics

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Publication Type Journal article

Publication Year 2020

Journal / Conference / Work International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

ISSN 0144-333X

Volume / Issue Vol. 40 (9/10)

Pagination pp. 995–1003

Publication Status Published

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The effects of COVID-19 on job security and unemployment in Portugal

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