Employment Loss as a Result of COVID-19: a Nationwide Survey at the Onset of COVID-19 in US LGBTQ+ Populations.

Richard J MartinoKristen D KrauseMarybec GriffinCaleb LoSchiavoCamilla Comer-CarruthersPerry N Halkitis

Published in: Sexuality research & social policy : journal of NSRC : SR & SP (2021)

LGBTQ+ populations in the US have experienced high levels of unemployment due to COVID-19. This study highlights the need for national data collection on sexual orientation and gender identity for unemployment as well as the need for substantive policies, such as expanding unemployment to assist in the economic recovery for populations most affected by COVID-19 and the Equality Act to offer further workplace protections.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
mental health
genetic diversity
electronic health record
quality improvement
machine learning
deep learning
big data
data analysis