COVID19 AND RELATED GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS’ IMPACT ON EMPLOYMENT IN GEORGIA

Abstract

Due to the pandemic, 2020 has become one of the most memorable years in world history. It reflected on employment as well. Georgia was one of the countries which experienced the pandemic impacts on its citizens. In Georgia, the unemployment rate has increased by 2,1% a year and reached 20,6% in 2021. Despite the government regulations and restrictions, Georgia was among the most vulnerable countries to Covid19 spreading. It caused severe results on employment and the whole economy. Aim of research. The aim of the paper is to define and analyze Covid19 and related government regulations’ impact on employment in Georgia; finding tendencies based on the qualitative analysis of the surveys conducted in Georgia. Research methods. Review existing literature and available information on Covid19 impact on the economy and employment. Next, comparison analysis of Georgian government regulations related to Covid19 on employment and EU. Data used in the paper is secondary type. Graphs are used to visualize data; Analysis of statistical observation is used. Georgian researcher’s findings are also used. Results. Significant evaluations and analyses are drawn hinged on the found data related to Covid19 impact on the economy, employment and people's perception are given. Some authors’ predictions are presented as well.