PBS News Hour

How pandemic unemployment could end older workers' careers

The worsening pandemic continues to mean millions of Americans out of work. For older employees in particular, this kind of long-term unemployment can represent the end of a career -- especially when they may be facing age discrimination and bias. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the problem as part of his series Unfinished Business.

How pandemic unemployment could end older workers' careers

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