Several blue-collar sectors are set to be protected from layoffs, while white-collar workers are at risk. Lee added to Insider that blue-collar workers like truck drivers used to be the "most vulnerable workers" but "office workers have always been considered protected." White-collar sectors hired quickly after the pandemic, and it could leave workers vulnerable in a downturnRecessions come in all shapes and sizes. Blue-collar jobs are still in demand and need more workersSeveral blue-collar sectors have only just recently recovered or are still making their way back. But not all blue-collar jobs will experience layoffs in the same way.

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