Minimum-wage increase approved for July 1
Workers in Costa Rica’s private sector making minimum wage will receive a 0.5 % increase starting July 1.
The National Wages Council, which includes representatives from the government, employers chambers and labor unions, agreed on the figure last Wednesday negotiating for several hours at the Labor Ministry. The Council rejected workers’ union requests of increases ranging from 2.13% to 3.5%, as well as employers’ request to lave wages unchanged.
According to Costa Rica’s labor laws the wage hike is only mandatory for workers who receive the minimum wage at their job category.
In addition, the Wages Council approved a 2% increase for monthly salaries of domestic workers.
According to the National Statistics and Census Institute, private-sector workers represent 85% of Costa Rica’s workforce, an estimated 2.06 million people.
Minimum wage in Costa Rica varies by profession and job category. See the full list of Costa Rica minimum wages.
Source: www.ticotimes.net
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