News
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Public consultation on the EURES network
The European Commission is conducting a public consultation on the EURES network. The consultation is addressed to all citizens and organisations concerned by cross-border worker mobility. Participation in the survey is open in the 24 EU languages until 23 June 2020.
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The number of jobseekers increases by 31.1% over one year
The number of available resident jobseekers registered with ADEM was 20,253 on 30 April 2020. Over one year, this represents an increase of 4,800 people, i.e. 31.1%. The unemployment rate, adjusted for seasonal variations, calculated by STATEC, is 6.9%.
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Deadlines and procedures for short-time working due to force majeure
ADEM informs companies that the following deadlines and procedures have been agreed for applications for short-time working due to force majeure Covid-19.
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New deadline: Submit your April applications for short-time working in the event of force majeure in relation with the coronavirus before 15 May 2020!
The Employment Agency (ADEM) informs that companies must submit their applications for short-time work for the month of April via My Guichet by 15 May 2020 at the latest.
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Bonuses for employees undergoing professional redeployment
During the current COVID-19 crisis, companies that offer relevant services can pay bonuses for their employees to thank them for their special commitment. For employees in professional redeployment, bonus payments must be specially marked.
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The number of jobseekers increases by 17.4% compared to last year
The number of available resident jobseekers registered with ADEM was 18,398 on 31 March 2020. Over one year, this represents an increase of 2 728 people, i.e. 17.4%. The unemployment rate, adjusted for seasonal variations, calculated by STATEC, is 6.1%.
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Additional measures relating to the COVID-19 situation concerning unemployment benefits for jobseekers
Due to the extraordinary situation on the labour market triggered by the COVID-19 health crisis, jobseekers registered with ADEM may currently face difficulties in finding a new job. For this reason, the entitlement to unemployment benefit is extended for the duration of the crisis. This applies both to the duration of the regular employment benefit and to any extension period.
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COVID-19: New procedure for the granting of short-time working in cases of force majeure linked to the COVID-19 crisis
Faced with the magnitude of the coronavirus crisis and its tangible repercussions on the lives of businesses and their employees, the Luxembourg government has decided to set up a "force majeure / coronavirus" short-time working scheme with an accelerated procedure for all businesses that have had to completely or partially cease their activities.
