Advance estimates suggest nascent signs of an uptick in labour market activity in 3Q 2020, in line with the phased re-opening of the economy. Total employment continued to contract, though at a significantly slower pace as compared to the past quarter. The decline was due to a continued fall in non-resident employment, as resident employment grew. While unemployment rates continued to rise in September 2020, the pace of increase has slowed. Retrenchments were slightly higher in 3Q 2020.