Workers on lay-off fell 12% in September and are back below 4,000

In September, the number of workers on lay-off decreased by 12.1% year-on-year and by 15.8% compared to August, totaling 3,756. The data from the Social Security indicates a significant drop in processed lay-off situations. The reduction in working hours affected 1,762 individuals, marking a 26.1% decrease from the previous year. Meanwhile, temporary suspensions saw a 5.4% increase year-on-year but a 34.1% decline from August. A total of 173 employers processed lay-off benefits, reflecting a decrease from both the previous year and the previous month.