The Ministry of Labor has clarified that Resolution 05/2017 does not order the implementation of the 20% minimum wage increase agreed upon by government and labor representatives who comprise the National Salaries Committee together with employers. What the Resolution does is define protocols in which those who are opposed to the wage increase can present their objections. Employers have said they will oppose the increase.
The Ministry of Labor, nevertheless, says the final decision on whether the wage increase goes into effect will be made solely by Minister of Labor Jose Ramon (Monchy) Fadul. Fadul has already expressed his support for the increase.
On 31 March 2017, labor and government officials agreed to a new monthly minimum wage of RD$15,447 for those working in companies with assets of RD$4 million or more; RD$10,620 for those working in companies with assets of less than RD$4 million to RD$2 million; and RD$9,411 for those working in companies with assets of less than RD$2 million. Minimum wages for watchmen now start at RD$13,032.
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MetroRD
10 April 2017
