Calidad de empleo en Jamaica: evidencia por grupos de edad.

Abstract

Abstract: This study focuses on analyzing the quality of employment in Jamaica and comparing four age groups: young people aged 15 to 24 young adults aged 25 to 34 mature adults aged 35 to 49 and adults aged 50 and over Using data from SEDLAC the ILO, STATIN and other international sources the study investigates the main labor characteristics that define the working conditions of each group the analysis is based on key variables that influence job quality, such as formal employment, income type of occupation access to social security, working hours, contract stability, and educational attainment. With this information a Poor Job Quality Index (PJQI) is developed to help identify patterns and differences between the various age cohorts the results indicate that young people (15-24 years old) face the worst conditions characterized by high levels of informality low wages and a high concentration in low-skilled jobs. On the other hand young adults (25-34 years old) also show relative improvement, although they still face challenges in terms of stability and social security coverage in the mature adult group (35-49 years old) the data also reveal higher levels of formalization and better incomes reflecting their greater experience and consolidation in the labor market. Finally for example, older adults (50 years and over) continue to participate actively in work, although they are often involved in informal activities or with little protection due to limitations in pension coverage these findings describe the current state of employment quality in Jamaica and highlight the inequalities that persist among different age groups.