This paper investigates whether chronic illnesses and injuries have a significant impact on individual performance in the labor market. We use the ?Santé et Itinéraires Professionnels? (SIP, ?Health and Labor Market Histories?) survey, conducted in France in the period 2006-2007. We evaluate...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide evidence of the effect of labour market status on the current probability to be invited to a hiring interview. The authors compare the effect of periods of unemployment, part-time job and short-term contracts (STCs). Design/methodology/approach:...