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Since January, a net 212,000 women left the US workforce, compared to a net gain of 44,000 among men during the same period, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Also during the past six months, policy changes under the Trump administration have chipped away protections and other underrepresented minorities. While these policies may not have directly caused the declines in women’s labor-force participation, many of them create new barriers for women hoping to rejoin or stay in the workforce.
To understand the current policy landscape and Dr. Ann Olivarius’ insights on potential impacts, click below to read the full article.
