Unfortunately, job losses and rm closures as a result from the pandemic are likely.26  We know that younger, lower-educated, lower-paid and female workers and are more likely to make up many of these newly unemployed.
Further that there can be wage penalties for those entering employment after a crisis.27 A broad range of labour market policies, including training, hiring subsidies and employment activation programmes that help provide a pathway to viable and rewarding employment will be important considerations as the economy recovers.