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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