Collective layoffs rise by almost 16% until September to 479 says DGERT

Collective dismissals in Portugal rose nearly 16% to 479 by September, the highest since 2020, according to DGERT data. The number of affected workers decreased slightly, with 5,539 workers involved, of which 5,294 were actually dismissed. In September alone, 669 workers were laid off, significantly more than in previous years. The Lisbon and Vale do Tejo region reported the highest number of dismissals, while the manufacturing sector accounted for the most layoffs. The main reasons for dismissals included workforce reduction and section closures.