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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Good news for minimum wage earners: a further increase is promised

The Lithuanian Government is planning to increase the minimum wage to address the rising cost of living and support wage growth amid concerns from the business sector.

Feb 25 • 15:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

President of the TJ-SP tells colleagues that ministers of the STF recognize 'wage disparity' of judges

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.

Feb 24 • 16:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Mitsotakis: The decision on the new increase in the minimum wage will be made at the end of March

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined key economic objectives during a meeting of the Governmental Economic Policy Council, including the announcement of a forthcoming decision on the minimum wage increase by the end of March.

Feb 24 • 11:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Minimum wage: How much will you see in your pocket from April 1 – The three scenarios

The upcoming minimum wage increase in Greece, effective from April 1, 2026, is set to be approximately 35 euros more per month, raising the gross minimum wage to around 915 euros, with an ultimate goal of reaching 950 euros by 2027.

Feb 24 • 05:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Stagnating Domestic Demand and Slowing Youth Employment... The Labor Market Dual Structure Solidifies Again

Recent data reveals a troubling widening of the wage gap between large and small businesses in South Korea, along with a decline in income growth for the youth, indicating a persistence of dual labor market structures.

Feb 23 • 10:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Virginia approves minimum wage increase: when will it be possible to earn US$15 per hour

Virginia has approved a gradual increase in its minimum wage to US$15 per hour by 2028 to support workers amid rising living costs.

Feb 20 • 10:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ministers may slow youth minimum wage rise amid UK unemployment fears

UK ministers are contemplating a slower implementation of wage equalization for younger workers in light of rising youth unemployment rates.

Feb 18 • 11:40 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Reasons to Avoid the Double Lock

The Central Bank of Iceland raises concerns about a proposed bill linking social benefits to wage indices during a public economics committee meeting.

Feb 17 • 10:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Key Points | The Council of Ministers approves the increase in the minimum wage: how much is earned per hour? Who benefits from it?

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.

Feb 17 • 10:10 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Wage Index Explained in Layman's Terms

This article explains the wage index in simple language, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Feb 16 • 21:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minimum wage increase in Colombia is suspended and a new one must be issued after ruling by the Council of State

Colombia's Council of State has provisionally suspended the government's recently announced 23.7% increase in the minimum wage, requiring a new decree to be issued within eight days.

Feb 13 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The ASÍ and SA believe that the government is on the wrong path

The ASÍ and SA have criticized government plans to link benefits to wage statistics, arguing it could lead to increased costs and faster benefit increases than wages.

Feb 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With the IPC Discarded by the Government, Salaries Lost More Purchasing Power: How It Would Impact Negotiations

The Argentine government's decision to suspend a new inflation measurement shows a greater loss of purchasing power for salaries, complicating wage negotiations.

Feb 11 • 15:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Entrepreneurs Rage Against Wage Demands: The Government Must Back Down

Entrepreneurs in Sweden are criticizing the government's wage requirements for labor immigrants, demanding a retraction of the policy.

Feb 11 • 08:21 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Connecting benefits to wage index controversial - "This is our prioritization"

The proposal to link social benefits to the wage index has sparked debate in Iceland, suggesting it reflects a prioritization of financial factors in policy-making.

Feb 10 • 16:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What proposals are being discussed for the minimum wage

Various social organizations in Greece propose minimum wage increases ranging from €902 to €1,056 amid differing opinions from employers and employees.

Feb 9 • 13:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor responds about sectoral tables

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.

Feb 4 • 16:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Minimum Wage: Scenarios for an Increase of Up to 70 Euros from April – The Date for 950 Euros

Discussions in Greece indicate a potential minimum wage increase of 50 to 70 euros starting April 1, aiming for a target of 950 euros before 2027, enhancing workers' livelihoods and consumption.

Feb 4 • 16:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Of all the bad issues of the government, I think this is the worst"

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, leader of the Independence Party, expresses serious concerns regarding a proposal linking public insurance payments to wage indices, fearing it will lead to automatic increases in government spending and reduced incentives.

Feb 3 • 17:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves basic text of MP that guarantees free gas cylinder to low-income families

The Chamber of Deputies approved a provisional measure providing free gas cylinders to families registered under the government's social programs with a per capita income of up to half a minimum wage.

Feb 2 • 22:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Greenland tariffs disappointment and inflation undermining wage agreements

The article discusses the impact of disappointing Greenland tariffs from the U.S. president and inflation on wage agreements, featuring insights from an international relations expert and the foreign minister's statements supporting Denmark and Greenland.

Jan 18 • 11:49 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Díaz's Minimum Wage Increase Will Raise the Cost per Worker to 1,900 Euros per Month

The increase in the minimum wage proposed by Minister Díaz will raise the cost for employers to 1,900 euros per month, marking the highest burden in history after a 3.1% increase.

Jan 8 • 03:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government Will Keep the Minimum Wage Above 60% of the Average Salary by Increasing It with October's CPI, the Highest of 2025

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.

Jan 7 • 23:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Increased penalties for lack of OC policy. Not only drivers will pay

This article discusses the recent increase in penalties for not having mandatory liability insurance (OC), how it relates to the minimum wage rise, and the implications for drivers and farmers.

Jan 4 • 06:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

HZZ will extinguish fires with a package of 125 million euros due to increased minimum wage

The Croatian Employment Service is set to receive a 125 million euro package to aid in extinguishing economic fires caused by the rising minimum wage, as unemployment rates reach a record low of 82,700.

Dec 31 • 10:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pension boost set for people working just 15 hours a week

The UK Government's auto-enrolment pension policy now allows individuals working just 15 hours a week at the National Living Wage to start pension savings.

Dec 31 • 07:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Colombia will increase the minimum wage by almost 23% in 2026

Colombia plans to raise the minimum wage by nearly 23% in 2026 to address inequalities and promote wealth democratization, as stated by President Gustavo Petro.

Dec 30 • 08:33 UTC

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