World Economy
Young People in UK More Likely to Leave Jobs for Health Reasons in Low-Paid Sectors
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A study by Timewise for the Trades Union Congress found that young people in the UK are more likely to leave their jobs for health reasons and become economically inactive when working in insecure, low-paid sectors such as hospitality, retail, and care.
The work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, has already announced a separate, £1bn scheme aimed at tackling youth unemployment, which will offer employers £3,000 to take on a young person who has been out of work for six months or more. The TUC's secretary general, Paul Nowak, emphasized the importance of implementing the government's Employment Rights Act.