Abstract
As in many other countries, Portugal has experienced an unprecedented health, economic and social situation over the past three months. This assessment addresses core issues relating to the direct and indirect labour market effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; identifying the workers most at risk and reviewing the policy response. It relies upon the collection and analysis of available data as well as discussion and consultations with policy-makers, representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations, including at the sectoral level, and a wide range of practitioners and experts.