Employment and COVID-19 inquiry launched by Lords Economic Affairs Committee

The Lords Economic Affairs Committee has launched its inquiry into employment and COVID-19. It will examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the labour market and consider what urgent measures should be taken to protect and create jobs.

The Lords Economic Affairs Committee has launched its inquiry into employment and COVID-19. It will examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the labour market and consider what urgent measures should be taken to protect and create jobs. It will also examine how the labour market may change as a result of the pandemic in the longer term. The Committee then intends to make recommendations to the Government. The Committee is looking to hear from as diverse a range of views as possible and is seeking views on a number of questions including: What steps should be taken to protect and create jobs over the next two years?; What barriers to entering employment could be removed to support the labour market recovery?; and, Which sectors are likely to experience the most change in supply and demand?

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