Over half of employed women in BC work in one of four industries with high face-to-face interactions: healthcare, retail, education, and hospitality. They are at a greater occupational risk of COVID-19 infection.
Even within the same industry, women hold roles with greater risk. In retail, women are more likely to be employed in highly interactive retail sales and cashier roles, while men are more likely to be in less risky sales manager and service station attendant roles.
Even within the same industry, women hold roles with greater risk. In retail, women are more likely to be employed in highly interactive retail sales and cashier roles, while men are more likely to be in less risky sales manager and service station attendant roles.