The Dominican Association of Free Zones (ADOZONA) announced a 12% increase in the minimum wage to RD$2,490. The decision was adopted during a meeting of the National Salaries Commission where both free zone management and labor were represented. The minimum free zone salary was RD$2,222 per month. Historically, free zones have paid salaries below the general minimum wage. In the DR, companies with more than RD$500,000 of capital invested that is RD$2,895. This salary is also subject to review. Unions have sought a 35% increase, while management had been speaking of a 15% increase.
