Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Employment of Migrant Workers in Industrial Zones

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted the Vietnamese economy. The unpredictable spectrum and fast spread of its fourth wave, which started from April 27, 2021, hit hard industrial parks and export processing zones, so as the workers’ employment and income. This article analyzes the secondary data that were sourced from previous studies and the General Statistical Office (GSO), focusing on (1) job quantity and job loss; (2) job quality through layoff , salary, and earnings; and (3) job security, particularly among vulnerable groups. It thereby contributes to explaining the impacts of Covid-19 on job security in industrial parks in Vietnam.

(Received 28 October 2021; published 25 March 2022)