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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Can I talk about my layoff on social media? 'Layoff vlogs' go viral but require caution

The article discusses the trend of 'layoff vlogs' on social media where individuals share their experiences of being laid off, highlighting both the popularity of such content and the potential repercussions.

Mar 21 • 07:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A company lays off 252 employees in California and bets on AI: most worked from home

Atlassian, a tech company, has announced the layoff of 252 employees in California as part of a global reduction in workforce to invest in artificial intelligence.

Mar 20 • 20:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tartu City Reduces the Number of Kindergarten Groups

Tartu City is set to open 14 fewer kindergarten groups next school year, leading to the layoff of 40 educators.

Mar 19 • 13:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mudslide Issues Hit Record Early – Layoff Warnings for Forestry Workers

The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency forecasts an early onset of the mudslide season, impacting forestry operations and leading to layoff warnings in the industry.

Mar 17 • 15:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota school districts use taxpayer money for race-based teacher incentives and layoff protections

Over fifty Minnesota school districts are implementing race-based financial incentives for teachers of color, raising concerns about potential racial discrimination.

Mar 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stone must reintegrate hundreds of dismissed workers, court decides

A Brazilian court ordered the company Stone to reintegrate hundreds of workers dismissed in a mass layoff, due to a lack of prior negotiation with the workers' union.

Mar 12 • 20:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Employees Laid Off. AI Takes Over Work

In a significant move reflecting the rise of automation, InvestCloud Italy has announced the layoff of all 37 employees as it shifts to an AI-driven operational model.

Mar 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Atlassian cuts hundreds of Australian jobs as AI slashes labour needs

Atlassian announced the layoff of nearly 500 employees in Australia, attributing the decision to the reduced labor needs due to advancements in artificial intelligence.

Mar 12 • 01:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Chelsea star hands Liam Rosenior huge injury boost with training return before PSG clash

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has returned to training after a six-month injury layoff, providing a significant boost for the team's upcoming match against Paris Saint-Germain.

Mar 10 • 13:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

HSL initiates layoff negotiations - up to 48 layoffs are threatened

Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL) is starting significant negotiations that could affect up to 48 employees due to rising operational costs against limited revenue growth.

Mar 9 • 10:28 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Flipkart Layoff: A Big Blow to Flipkart, 300 Employees Laid Off After Performance Review

Flipkart has laid off approximately 300 employees as part of its annual performance review process, which affected various departments including engineering, operations, and marketing.

Mar 7 • 09:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HSL plans major layoff negotiations

HSL (Helsinki Region Transport) is planning to initiate major layoff negotiations that could impact up to 48 employees.

Mar 6 • 13:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

G. Žiemelis's company lays off half of its employees

A company owned by G. Žiemelis has announced the layoff of 50 employees due to significant organizational changes.

Mar 6 • 09:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Samsung ends TV production in Slovakia, 750 people will lose their jobs

Samsung has announced the cessation of TV production in Slovakia, resulting in the layoff of 750 workers.

Feb 27 • 14:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Something has changed": Block's CEO Jack Dorsey lays off 40% of employees, replaced by AI

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, announced the layoff of 40% of the workforce, citing the replacement of jobs by AI tools.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Iryo cuts 40 jobs until March 23 due to the suspension of the Madrid-Málaga route

Iryo has announced a temporary layoff of 40 employees until March 23 due to the suspension of its Madrid-Málaga train route caused by infrastructure issues.

Feb 25 • 17:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Protest Against Job Cuts: 'We Are the Future of the Railway'

IT employees of Deutsche Bahn protest against job cuts, warning that layoff plans could negatively impact passenger services.

Feb 25 • 16:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why does the historic tire factory Fate close its doors?

The historic tire factory Fate in San Fernando, Argentina, is closing down, resulting in the layoff of 920 employees due to import issues and labor conflicts.

Feb 24 • 14:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Telefónica loses 4.318 million in 2025 due to the impact of the layoff plan and the sale of Latin American markets

Telefónica reported a loss of 4.318 billion euros in 2025, primarily due to the impact of exiting several Latin American markets and a restructuring plan.

Feb 24 • 06:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallink lays off in Finland: negotiations involve dozens of employees

Tallink's Finnish subsidiary, Tallink Silja, will begin layoff negotiations affecting a total of 26 employees next week.

Feb 22 • 07:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Telia's negotiations are over – 168 laid off

Telia has concluded its restructuring negotiations in Finland, resulting in the layoff of 168 positions.

Feb 19 • 13:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Porziņģis could debut for his new club against his former team on Friday night

Porziņģis is poised to make his debut with the Golden State Warriors against the Boston Celtics after a significant layoff due to injury.

Feb 19 • 07:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Bankrupt modular house builder lays off all employees

The company KT Modules announced the layoff of approximately 55 employees amid bankruptcy proceedings, as required by employment regulations.

Feb 18 • 19:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fate sells part of its property to Aluar for US$27 million

Fate has sold 12.7 hectares of its property to Aluar for US$27 million amid the closure of its factory in San Fernando and the layoff of 920 workers.

Feb 18 • 16:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

STT lays off 13 employees

STT has announced the layoff of 13 employees following the conclusion of its restructuring negotiations.

Feb 18 • 13:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kainuu Welfare Area's Layoff Negotiations Concluded – About 40 Jobs at Risk

Kainuu's welfare area concludes layoff negotiations that threaten around 40 jobs due to budget cuts and restructuring.

Feb 17 • 00:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Jokioinen Bread fights for bakery jobs: 'We have not yet distributed layoff notices'

Jokioisten Leipä, a bakery in Finland, is struggling to retain its 90 employees after a fire, suspected to be arson, destroyed its main facility.

Feb 16 • 13:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Jere Kujala received a layoff notice yesterday – Lahti is already deep in trouble, Asko's and Sotka's bankruptcy hits harder

Indoor Group's bankruptcy leaves over 80 workers at Asko's sofa factory in Lahti without jobs, exacerbating the city's already high unemployment rates.

Feb 12 • 07:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Arsenal suffer nightmare injury repeat in major Premier League title race twist

Arsenal faces a significant setback in their Premier League title hopes as Kai Havertz is set for another injury layoff due to a muscle issue.

Feb 11 • 21:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Tomra announces cut of 175 jobs

Tomra has announced the layoff of 175 jobs due to a cost-saving plan after difficult years.

Feb 11 • 09:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Huge Layoff Bomb Threatens – Here’s What Will Happen to Your Area

A recent survey indicates that nearly 1,500 staff in Finland's welfare regions are facing layoffs or job hazards, with significant regional disparities in staffing reductions.

Feb 10 • 03:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Celebrated 150 years last year: Bankruptcy

Otta Skifer, a stone quarrying company with a 150-year history, has declared bankruptcy, resulting in the layoff of 17 employees.

Feb 8 • 13:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Mass layoffs and the departure of the chief: What is happening at the Washington Post?

The Washington Post announced the departure of its CEO Will Lewis shortly after a major layoff affecting nearly 300 journalists, raising concerns about the future of the iconic newspaper amid tensions with its owner Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump.

Feb 8 • 07:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Washington Post Publisher Resigns After Major Employee Layoffs

The CEO of the Washington Post, Wil Lewis, has resigned following a significant layoff plan that affected nearly 300 employees.

Feb 8 • 02:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Publisher of the Washington Post leaves position after layoff of 300 journalists

William Lewis, hired by Jeff Bezos in 2023, announced his departure from the Washington Post after the company laid off about 300 journalists this week.

Feb 8 • 00:11 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Akzo Nobel presents a layoff plan for 120 people at its plant in El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona

Akzo Nobel has announced a layoff plan affecting 120 workers at its El Prat de Llobregat plant in Barcelona, which represents a 60% reduction in the workforce according to union reports.

Feb 6 • 17:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Loss-making Washington Post lays off hundreds. Owner Bezos accused of yielding to Trump

The Washington Post is facing severe challenges, leading to the layoff of approximately a third of its workforce, involving 300 out of 800 employees, along with major content restructuring.

Feb 6 • 10:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Protests Outside Washington Post Headquarters After Largest Layoff in Its History

Hundreds of employees at the Washington Post held a protest in Washington, D.C., against the management's decision to lay off more than a third of its workforce, blaming owner Jeff Bezos for mismanagement and political bias.

Feb 6 • 05:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Closes at 1463.70 Won in Night Trading... US Employment Decline

The won-dollar exchange rate closed slightly lower at 1463.70 won after a night trading session, influenced by a significant increase in U.S. layoff plans.

Feb 6 • 00:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Large Layoff Triggers Protests Against Bjarke Ingels

Employees of the Danish architecture firm BIG have protested outside the company's London office against the planned layoffs of 76 staff members, criticizing founder Bjarke Ingels for the decision.

Feb 5 • 21:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Washington Post newspaper lays off a third of its staff

The Washington Post has announced a wide-scale layoff campaign that will reduce its workforce by approximately 30%, impacting over 300 journalists.

Feb 5 • 05:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bezos's scythe on the Washington Post: 300 journalists laid off

The layoff of approximately 300 journalists at the Washington Post risks fulfilling the ominous prophecy of democracy dying in darkness.

Feb 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

‘Washington Post’ announces a ‘painful’ layoff plan

The Washington Post has initiated a large-scale layoff plan described as painful but necessary, affecting its staff of around 800 journalists.

Feb 4 • 20:42 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The 'Washington Post' announces the layoff of one third of its staff

The Washington Post is laying off one third of its staff in editorial and other departments, including the elimination of its sports section and reductions in foreign journalists.

Feb 4 • 16:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Washington Post announced "hundreds of layoffs" that will affect the international and sports areas

The Washington Post has announced a layoff process impacting hundreds of jobs in its sports and international sections due to ongoing subscriber and revenue losses.

Feb 4 • 16:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Strange conditions in the layoffs of pharmacy workers – thousands of euros in fines for violations

Layoff notices for pharmacy workers have included unusual conditions set by employers, such as restrictions on competition and confidentiality, leading to potential fines for violations, as reported by the Pharmaceutical Union.

Feb 4 • 14:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Employees of the giant secretly created a tool to check layoffs. They themselves lost their jobs

An internal investigation at Pinterest reveals that employees created a layoff checking tool amid the company's critical moment, influencing the decision to let go those who oppose the company's direction.

Feb 4 • 09:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

A big cut for the unemployed: 'First a layoff, I barely got myself together and decided to try with a craft. Here's the second blow'

The article discusses the challenges faced by the unemployed in starting their businesses, highlighting that only 89 out of every 100 individuals who received state support successfully maintained their ventures after two years.

Feb 4 • 05:03 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

The future of Ter Stegen is uncertain: serious injury in his debut with Girona and possible return to Barça

Marc-André Ter Stegen faces potential surgery and a two-month layoff after sustaining a serious muscle injury during his debut with Girona.

Feb 2 • 15:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Layoff agreements cost sub-agencies hundreds of millions

Layoff agreements made by police authorities have cost over 270 million in recent years, contributing to a total of approximately 400 million spent by the Ministry of Justice and its associated agencies from 2018 to 2025.

Jan 27 • 08:48 UTC

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