The COVID-19 downturn decreased employment among mothers and fathers similarly from September 2019 to September 2020

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October 22, 2020

Fewer mothers and fathers in U.S. are working due to COVID-19 downturn; those at work have cut hours

The COVID-19 downturn decreased employment among mothers and fathers similarly from September 2019 to September 2020

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The COVID-19 downturn decreased employment among mothers and fathers similarly from September 2019 to September 2020

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Fewer mothers and fathers in U.S. are working due to COVID-19 downturn; those at work have cut hours
Fathers have reduced their work hours a little more than mothers in the COVID-19 downturn
Black and Hispanic parents and Asian mothers saw a greater drop in the shares at work amid the COVID-19 downturn
The share of mothers who are working fell due to COVID-19, regardless of the age of the children
The COVID-19 downturn decreased employment among mothers and fathers similarly from September 2019 to September 2020
The COVID-19 downturn sharply decreased the shares of mothers and fathers at work in the U.S., and the recovery is incomplete for both
The share of men at work is the lowest on record; the share of women at work is the lowest in 25 years

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