Govt Adopts Bill Raising Minimum Wage

Ljubljana, 28 January - The government adopted legislation on Thursday that paves the path to the increase of the minimum wage from EUR 460 to EUR 562 net, a promise it made to the trade unions. The changes include a new minimum wage bill and changes to the personal income tax act.

Ljubljana Finance Minister Franc Krizanic addressing the press after a government session. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Franc Krizanic addressing the press after a government session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Labour Ministry State Secretary Anja Kopac Mrak addressing the press after the weekly government session. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Labour Ministry State Secretary Anja Kopac Mrak addressing the press after the weekly government session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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