labour force

Economy

What to know about the H-1B visa Trump has targeted with $100,000 fees

At least 60% of the H-1B visas approved since 2012 have been for computer-related jobs, according to the Pew Research Center. But hospitals, banks, universities and a wide range of other employers can and do apply for H-1B visas.

23 September 2025

Tech News

Should we really fear AI taking jobs in Europe? Here’s the data

Early studies from the US show that young workers are being replaced in AI-vulnerable jobs such as software engineering and are instead pivoting to vocational fields like nursing or retail. Is the same thing happening in Europe?

6 September 2025

Business

What will be the benefits of Uzbekistan's new labour strategy?

The country is now focusing on equipping workers with the right skills, rather than simply creating jobs. New training centres, digital tools, and vocational vouchers aim to boost employment, cut poverty, and close the skills gap in a changing economy.

25 August 2025

Economy

Warning signs in Europe's job market: Workers now brace for tariffs

With tariff rates and their effects on the European economy swinging sharply over the past few months, Euronews Business looks at how this could affect employment across the continent.

13 August 2025

Economy

Eurozone unemployment stays at a record low despite economic hurdles

US tariffs have created economic headwinds by creating uncertainty around trade, but Europe’s labour market is holding up relatively well.

31 July 2025

Economy

Eurozone unemployment ticks up modestly as tariff uncertainty lingers

Businesses in Europe must contend with economic uncertainty when looking for new hires, although unemployment rates remains historically low.

2 July 2025

Economy

Germany sees a jump in unemployment as manufacturing weakness drags on

The number of unemployed people in Germany is nearing the 3 million threshold for the first time in a decade.

28 May 2025

Economy

Labour costs across Europe: Where are they highest and lowest?

Euronews takes a closer look at the significant differences in labour costs across the EU and the factors driving them.

19 April 2025

Economy

Florida to consider relaxing child labour laws to fill vacant jobs

Now that the United States is cracking down on immigration, some low-skill jobs may not be so easy to fill. So the state is debating lifting some child labour laws to involve minors.

25 March 2025

Europe News

EU's workforce challenge: Commission unveils plan to bridge skills gap

The Union of Skills focuses on strengthening education, upskilling, internal labour mobility and attracting foreign talent.

6 March 2025

Brazil

Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD Brazil site

Scores of Chinese construction workers were rescued from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory site in Brazil, according to authorities. BYD plans to terminate its contract with Jinjiang Construction.

25 December 2024

Healthcare

Slovakia passes law that could ban doctors from quitting

Violators could be imprisoned under the emergency measure, which can last for up to 120 days.

12 December 2024

Business

German garden centres celebrate after Christmas-themed legal win

The legal battle over baubles and fir branches dates back several years - and is linked to German employment laws.

9 December 2024

Europe News

EU vows to press on with new internship laws despite national splits

Roxana Mînzatu’s first working day as EU Commissioner saw member states fail to agree on new EU laws on internships – but she said abandoning laws intended to protect traineees’ workplace rights would be “out of the question”.

3 December 2024

Europe

How will António Costa lead the European Council?

Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa is now President of the European Council. If his experience raises hopes for his ability to lead the EU's 27 member states - he takes on the role at a difficult time.

2 December 2024

Economy

French jobless total on the rise as concerns over growth continue

France has been dealing with increasing economic and political uncertainties, mainly arising from the snap elections back in June, which resulted in a hung parliament.

13 November 2024