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Brazil's Finance Minister is considering the reduction or elimination of the salary bonus, a key social policy aimed at supporting low-income workers, which critics say would reverse progress in poverty alleviation.

The Telangana government plans to introduce a law that will cut the salaries of government employees who do not care for their elderly parents.

The STF returns to discuss and vote on the suspension of salary supplements for public servants in Brazil following hearings and reports by its ministers.

The Italian government is implementing a flat tax to ease the financial burden of salary increases, aiming to boost purchasing power and encourage contract negotiations.

Domestic service workers in Argentina will see a 1.5% salary increase this month, along with fixed bonuses based on hours worked.

The President of the São Paulo Court of Justice stated that Supreme Court ministers acknowledge the salary disparity faced by judges, highlighting ongoing discussions for a consensual remunerative policy.

Teacher unions in Buenos Aires are initiating their first joint strike against Governor Axel Kicillof, disrupting the school year start due to salary policy disagreements.

The Argentine government has introduced a new bill to modify the University Financing Law, focusing on changes to teacher salary compensation tied to inflation.

President Lula sanctioned a salary increase for Legislative and Court of Accounts officers while vetoing measures that allowed paychecks to exceed the public sector salary cap.

The Spanish government has approved a new increase in the minimum wage, raising it to 1,221 euros per month, which amounts to 9.55 euros per hour, set to be retroactive from January 1, 2026.

A report outlines how rising costs in Greece have overshadowed salary increases, with many workers facing real income loss due to inflation.

Alternative measures of inflation are being developed in Argentina following the government's decision to delay updating the official consumer price index (CPI), leading to tensions within economic negotiations.

Latvia's Education Minister Dace Melbārde emphasized the need for universities to justify their salary policies in a meeting with university rectors and vice-rectors.

The gender pay gap in Spain remains at 20%, significantly influenced by the prevalence of part-time employment among women.

The approval of salary adjustments for the Legislative and the creation of new perks indicates a rush among servers for privileges that may spread to other careers, contradicting fiscal adjustments and administrative reforms.

This article discusses recent developments in Acre, including a salary adjustment for public servants, a chilling statistic of 336 wanted criminals for femicide, and various crime-related incidents.

The Ministry of Labor stated that it has not issued an official statement regarding the sectoral minimum wages for 2026, and thus all sectoral minimum wages below the established unified basic salary of $482 will be adjusted to match it.

Despite a promise of a minimum salary increase for teachers to 1970 euros starting January 1, some municipalities in Estonia are delaying the implementation of this raise until January 17 due to legal ambiguities.

The new president of TJ-SP, Francisco Eduardo Loureiro, announced that the court will continue its policy of magistrate remuneration, including additional perks, during a press conference.

The article discusses the expected salary increases in Greece for various groups, detailing net increases ranging from 40 to 120 euros per month, along with changes in tax deductions.

The Spanish Ministry of Labor announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 3.1% in 2026, exceeding the previous policy of aligning it with 60% of the average salary.

As 2026 approaches, uncertainties arise regarding changes to pensions, minimum income, and retirement age, alongside a slight increase in salary contributions for the public pension system through the Intergenerational Equity Mechanism.