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Hiring, layoffs, pay and the monthly numbers that show how the job market is doing.
A decree published in the Official Journal this Tuesday modifies the calculation of employer payroll tax reductions for professional sectors whose collective bargaining agreements stipulate wages below the minimum wage (Smic). These reductions will now be based on the amount of the sectoral minimums, and no longer on the Smic itself.
The French government announced on November 9th during a social conference at Matignon a 1.6% increase to the minimum wage (SMIC), effective December 1, 2026. Presented by Minister of Labor…
The unemployment rate, as defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO) standards, stands at 8.2% of the active population in France in the third quarter of 2026. This figure, communicated…
The government announced an early increase of the minimum wage (Smic) by 1.6% effective December 1st, during a social conference at Matignon on November 9th. This measure, aimed at addressing social…
French Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou has expressed caution regarding a potential increase to the minimum wage, warning that an excessive rise could jeopardize employment. He suggests a target above…
The S&P 500 concluded Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7,376.86, representing a decrease of 2.68% from the previous week’s close of 7,580.07. This marks the index’s most significant weekly decline since…
Initial claims for unemployment benefits recently reached 189,000, a level unseen in 57 years. Job cuts announced by employers in October totaled 43,994, a decrease of 71% compared to the previous…
The date of retirement is influenced not only by the legal age and the full rate age, but also by the month of departure, with surprising precision. The system for calculating quarters, which takes…
New York stock markets opened mixed Friday, with the Nasdaq showing a rebound after a sharp decline Thursday fueled by concerns about artificial intelligence regulation. The market’s reaction comes…
Businesses nationwide are facing increasing calls to adjust to rising costs instead of attributing financial difficulties to local economic factors, according to business experts.
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly stated that additional interest rate increases are probably necessary to curb persistent inflation.
The U.S. labor market demonstrated resilience in October, surpassing expectations after a weaker performance in September.
Fintech company Block, led by CEO Jack Dorsey, has initiated another round of layoffs, impacting US-based employees. The company is offering a severance package that includes up to 90 days of pay…
Disney employees voiced concerns and pressed leadership for details regarding potential job cuts during a recent company town hall meeting. The questions arose following reports that the…
European stock markets largely declined on Thursday as investors reacted to significant losses on Wall Street. These losses are linked to growing concerns about potential stricter regulations on…
Shares of IREN (NASDAQ:IREN) plummeted 9% to $19.70 on November 4, following a report linking delays at its Texas facility to a reduction in Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) planned AI spending. This…
An Oklahoma City resident, identified as Henry, recently shared his financial struggles on The Ramsey Show, detailing how a layoff related to automation and artificial intelligence has significantly…
Following Tuesday’s midterm elections, Democrats secured control of both the House and the Senate, a development that has intensified discussions surrounding the future of Social Security funding…
