Differences in labour market outcomes between immigrant and UK-born employees: evidence from linked data

Kaya, Ezgi ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1909-2649 2025. Differences in labour market outcomes between immigrant and UK-born employees: evidence from linked data. The Scandinavian Journal of Economics 10.1111/sjoe.12600

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Abstract

Using data from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings linked to the 2011 Census of England and Wales, this paper examines labour market differences between first-generation immigrants and UK-born employees. The findings indicate that recent immigrants earn less, work longer hours, are less likely to work part-time, and are more likely to hold low-skilled or temporary jobs. Despite the narrowing influence of education and region, these disparities remain largely unexplained. In contrast, long-term immigrants exhibit outcomes similar to those of UK-born employees. Heterogeneity analysis further reveals varying gaps across immigrant groups, reflecting potential differences in outside options and cultural norms.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Published Online
Status:	In Press
Schools:	Schools > Business (Including Economics)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Publisher:	Wiley
ISSN:	0347-0520
Funders:	Economic and Social Research Council
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	11 April 2025
Date of Acceptance:	11 April 2025
Last Modified:	30 Jul 2025 13:08
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/177616

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