TIRANA, December 19 /ATA/ The government endorsed minimum wage increase into 50,000 lekë per month from 40,000 lekë, as part of the commitments undertaken towards citizens and employees.
Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj said that the decision affects around 307,850 employees registered in the public and private sectors and aims to protect the living standard, strengthen human capital and improve the living standard for thousands of Albanian families.
According to her, the increase in the minimum wage is expected to have a positive impact on reducing informality in the labor market, as well as enhance contract compliance and employee rights.
“At the same time, the increase in the minimum wage helps reduce informality in the labor market and enhance contract compliance. The economy grows when work is valued and the dignity of employees is placed at the center of public policies,” Ibrahimaj stated. /p.s./
