Table 1 The btyp variable in the social security data

1

Regular employment spell

2

Employer reports an interruption of the employment relationship. Employment ends on December 31, and starts January 1 the following year.

3

Employer does not report an interruption of the employment relationship. The wage reported is 0.

4

Employer reports an interruption of the employment relationship. The individual returns to the same employer.

5

Employer reports an interruption of the employment relationship. The individual returns to a different employer.

6

Employer reports an interruption of the employment relationship. The individual does not return to the labour market.

7

Receipt of unemployment benefits or other transfer payments.