The world was unprepared for the devastation brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. This pushed the government to put new restrictions like quarantine protocols, isolation, transitioning to work-from-home employment, and limited socialization. As a result, there was a decrease in labor force participation. In particular, California was among the greatly affected states, recording a 9.8% unemployment rate in October 2020. Even with the introduction of vaccines and booster shots, social relief assistance, and other health protocols,...










