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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October 22, 2020

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

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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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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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

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