August layoffs soared to 15-year high, marking a 193% increase from July. Many laid-off workers may turn to gig economy jobs, avoiding unemployment filings.

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According to a report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, layoffs in August reached their highest level for the month in 15 years, with 75,891 job cuts announced. This figure represents a 193% increase from July. Additionally, year-to-date hiring has hit its lowest point in 19 years.

Sources:
www.forexfactory.com/news/1302573-us-layoffs-jump-in-august-while-hiring-in

wsau.com/2024/09/20/august-layoff-totals-reach-highest-point-in-15-years-as-economic-concerns-continue-to-be-top-voting-issue/

worldnewsera.com/news/us-news/layoffs-jump-in-august-while-hiring-in-2024-is-at-a-historic-low-challenger-report-shows/


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