ESS confirms short-time work scheme, clashes over minimum wage

Ljubljana, 17 January - The Economic and Social Council (ESS) endorsed a bill to set up a permanent short-time work scheme that would be activated in various crises. Social partners had the most divided opinions when it came to minimum wage indexation, while they agreed that a property tax blueprint is not yet ready for further consideration.

Ljubljana The Economic and Social Council debating blueprint for a new property tax, a bill on a permanent short-time work scheme, and the minimum wage indexation for the year. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
The Economic and Social Council debating blueprint for a new property tax, a bill on a permanent short-time work scheme, and the minimum wage indexation for the year.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana The Economic and Social Council debating blueprint for a new property tax, a bill on a permanent short-time work scheme, and the minimum wage indexation for the year. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
The Economic and Social Council debating blueprint for a new property tax, a bill on a permanent short-time work scheme, and the minimum wage indexation for the year.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Minister Luka Mesec at session of the Economic and Social Council. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Minister Luka Mesec at session of the Economic and Social Council.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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