Labour Market Participation of Refugees in Germany: Legal Context and Individual-level Factors (Kapitel 10)

Abstract

Labour market access is a crucial aspect of integration. Among other things, it provides migrants with economic resources to participate in societal life in the host country. This chapter explores the factors of labour market access for refugees in Germany. First, we provide a brief overview of how labour market access is determined by legal status. Second, we explore individual aspects of labour market access using the German IAB-BAMF-SOEP Survey of Refugees. Results show that male, young, and highly educated refugees have a higher chance of being employed. Furthermore, the data indicate that mental well-being is positively correlated with having gainful employment.