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Private employment agencies to receive lower compensation
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Private employment agencies to receive lower compensation

The compensation to private employment agencies will decrease significantly. This is stated by the government in an assignment to the Employment Agency, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot
New forecast: Labor market recovery delayed
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New forecast: Labor market recovery delayed

It is brightening on the labor market, albeit at a very slow pace. For the long-term unemployed, the situation remains bleak
Notices remain at high levels
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Notices remain at high levels

The notice of layoffs continues to be at a high level. In November, it concerned nearly 5,800 people, according to new figures from the Employment Service
Unemployed City Dwellers: We're Not Moving
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Unemployed City Dwellers: We're Not Moving

Every fourth unemployed person can imagine moving for a job. Young, foreign-born men without children are most willing to move
More unemployed - uncertain when it turns
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More unemployed - uncertain when it turns

Unemployment in Sweden has been rising for over a year and continues to increase, according to new figures from the Employment Service. We are not seeing any major increases ahead of us, but it is still going in the wrong direction, says Eva Samakovlis, chief analyst at the Employment Service
Tough job market - layoffs increase further
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Tough job market - layoffs increase further

Warnings of layoffs are becoming increasingly frequent. In September, the figure reached 7,600, a thousand more than last year, according to new figures from the Employment Service
The Chaos at Northvolt Hits Local Businesses
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The Chaos at Northvolt Hits Local Businesses

The battery manufacturer Northvolt's crisis affects subcontractors. Over the weekend, Stena Recycling in Skellefteå laid off around 60 people
The Union: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed
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The Union: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed

IF Metall in Skellefteå believes that targeted measures will be needed against the migrants who lose their jobs at Northvolt. The greatest concern exists among those who are here on work permits and who are dependent on their work to be able to stay in Sweden, says Lena Lundgren, local coordinator at the union
Highest warning level in August since 2012
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Highest warning level in August since 2012

The unemployment rate remains at historically high levels and unemployment is rising to its highest level since the beginning of 2022. The labor market situation is deteriorating further, according to monthly statistics from the Employment Service
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