According to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Shahine Robinson, the National Minimum Wage Commission will be consulting the public on the minimum wage. She informed the House of Representatives during her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives two (2) days ago.
Based on the recommendations of the Commission in 2018, the national minimum wage was raised to JMD $7,000 per 40-hour work week, an increase of 12.9 per cent. The previous wage amount was JMD $6,200.
The minister noted that, "This represents the highest increase ever granted. Let me emphasise that the review of the minimum wage is ongoing. The Commission will again be engaging the public in consultation as it conducts its review and makes recommendations for an adjustment to the minimum wage."
She also reminded the House members that the national minimum wage is a floor and not a ceiling, asserting that it is a social protection mechanism and legally defines the lowest compensation for any Jamaican worker.
“Therefore, I commend all employers who routinely compensate above this threshold to honour the value of their employees,” the minister said.
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