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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%.

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.

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.

To reduce the risk of infection with the coronavirus COVID-19, ADEM offers its services from now on exclusively by phone or e-mail.

Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about ADEM in relation to the current COVID-19 situation on our FAQ page.

Luxembourg residents who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are asked to use the online form to speed up the job search notification process.

As of 29 February 2020, 16,652 resident jobseekers were registered with ADEM. Compared to the same month of the previous year, this is an increase of 1,144 people, or 7,4%. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate determined by STATEC was 5.5% in February 2020.

Important: During the period of crisis related to the coronavirus COVID-19, ADEM decided to modify the monitoring of jobseekers

To make it easier for cross-border workers from Belgium to enter Luxembourg during possible border controls, the Luxembourg government has issued a certificate to prove the employment relationship with the employee.

In view of the current situation and in order to reduce the risk of contamination by the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Maison de l'orientation is taking the following precautionary and preventive measures...

Because of the reduced activity of the postal services, insured persons in France and Belgium have the possibility of exceptionally submitting their certificate of incapacity for work by email to: saisieCIT.cns@secu.lu

Aufgrund der aktuellen Situation im Zusammenhang mit dem Coronavirus werden in den kommenden Tagen voraussichtlich verstärkte Grenzkontrollen zwischen Deutschland und Luxemburg stattfinden.

Visit the internet site of the Ministry of Health for the latest information and recommandations concerning COVID-19. Application of the short-time working scheme due to the coronavirus: specific form available

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate calculated by STATEC is 5,5% in January 2020.

Organisations legally based in Luxembourg can now apply to become Member or Partner of the EURES Network. Deadline: 15 April 2020.