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The impact of COVID-19 on work from home of ethnic groups in the USA: evidence from time-use data

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  • Rezart Hoxhaj
  • Florian Miti
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on participation and time allocated to work from home (WFH) by ethnic/racial group. Design/methodology/approach - The authors employ USA time-use data [American Time Use Survey (ATUS)] for the 2017–2020 period and a parametric approach in their analysis. Findings - Estimates show that the time allocated to WFH increased during COVID-19, especially for women. This increase is likely driven by more workers shifting to WFH (higher participation) rather than by longer hours worked by those who already teleworked. The authors also find relevant differences in the impact of COVID-19 on WFH by ethnic/racial group. Among ethnic/racial groups, only Asians increased WFH compared to White Americans. Within this ethnic group, the authors find significant differences across genders. Asian men increased participation in WFH, whereas Asian women increased both participation and hours worked, compared to White American women. Differences in this racial/ethnic group could be explained by previous research, which demonstrates a higher ability of Asians to perform job tasks remotely. However, this finding could also be attributed to an increase in discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originality/value - This paper contributes to the recent and limited literature exploring the heterogeneous impact of COVID-19 on participation and time allocated to WFH by ethnic/racial group. Understanding the mechanisms driving vulnerable populations' abilities to work during socioeconomic downturns is of high policy importance.

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  • Rezart Hoxhaj & Florian Miti, 2023. "The impact of COVID-19 on work from home of ethnic groups in the USA: evidence from time-use data," International Journal of Manpower, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 45(2), pages 339-357, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijmpps:ijm-12-2022-0596
    DOI: 10.1108/IJM-12-2022-0596
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