Lukas Savickas, the vice-chairman of the Democratic Party faction in Lithuania's parliament, has announced plans to propose enhanced amendments to the Labor Code aimed at better supporting students during their internship periods. These changes would allow students to legally work while gaining experience and would include provisions for fixed-term internship contracts lasting up to six months, with a maximum working week capped at 40 hours.

Under the proposed amendments, students would be entitled to receive at least the government's established minimum monthly wage (MMA) or minimum hourly pay for the actual hours worked during their internships. Additionally, the overall duration of internship contracts throughout a student's academic career would not exceed 24 months. The initiative aligns with broader governmental aims to strengthen student support and ensure they benefit from relevant job experiences while pursuing their education.

To encourage employers in both the public and private sectors to engage students, any monthly income received through these internship contracts that does not exceed the MMA would be exempt from taxation. Savickas expressed optimism about these amendments, emphasizing that they could enhance employers' motivation to hire students and ultimately better prepare them for the workforce, thus fostering a smoother transition from education to employment for young people in Lithuania.