Portugal
Workers in ‘lay-off’ fall 12% in September and are back below 4,000
Publication: ECO
Author: Lusa
Source published: 20/10/2026, 19:13:54 UTC
Briefing created: 20/10/2026, 19:38:13 UTC
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Briefings
Brazilian labor layoffs fell 12.1% in September 2026 to 3,756 cases, marking the lowest level since August 2025. The reduction was driven by a 26.1% drop in reduced hours and a 34.1% decline in temporary suspension suspensions, while reduced hours saw a 22.8% increase. This data comes from the Social Security Directorate-General and reflects a 15.8% drop from August.
Key points
- In September 2026, Brazil's total lay-off cases dropped to 3,756, representing a 12.1% decrease from the previous month.
- The reduction in temporary suspension suspensions was the primary driver, falling 34.1% from August to September 2026.
Context
This data reflects a significant shift in Brazil's labor market dynamics during the second half of 2026, with the Social Security Directorate-General reporting the lowest lay-off numbers since mid-2025.
Limitations
Data covers only September 2026 and August 2025, with no information on prior months or future projections.
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