Work Absence - A Signalling Factor for Temporary Workers?

Mårten Wallette, Anna Amilon

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Abstract

This paper investigates whether low levels of absence increase the probability of permanent employment and reduce that of unemployment for Swedish temporary workers. We investigate two reasons for absence: worker sickness and sickness of a dependent child. Using a competing risk estimation model, we find that sick leave reduces the probability of permanent employment for women and increases the probability of unemployment for men. Absence due to child sickness increases the risk of unemployment for women. Although the influence of sick leave varies substantially among different temporary jobs, replacement and probation workers are generally the most affected.
Original languageEnglish
JournalLabour: Review of Labour Economics and Industrial Relations
Volume23
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Economics
  • Economic History

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