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Is temporary employment a risk factor for work disability due to depressive disorders and delayed return to work? The Finnish Public Sector Study

Authors: Ervasti J, Vahtera J, Virtanen P, Pentti J, Oksanen T, Ahola K, Kivimaki M, Virtanen M

Publisher: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL WORK ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH

Publication year: 2014

Journal: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health

Journal name in source: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF WORK ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH

Journal acronym: SCAND J WORK ENV HEA

Volume: 40

Issue: 4

First page : 343

Last page: 352

Number of pages: 10

ISSN: 0355-3140

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3424

Abstract

Conclusions Temporary employment is associated with slower return to work, indicated by longer depression-related disability episodes, especially among older workers and those with a low level of education. Continuous employment might protect temporary employees from prolonged work disability.