The Lao government hasSLOTXOapproved a measure to raise the minimum wage from August for private sector employees. hopes to help people survive while the goods already raised
On June 17, 2022, Xinhua news agency reported news from the Vientiane Times newspaper that the Lao government approved a resolution to increase the minimum monthly wage for private sector employees from 1.1 million kip or about 2,600 baht to 1.3 million kip or about 3,100 baht. from August onwards to cope with the high cost of living situation
The government stated that The measure will help millions of people struggling to survive in the current recession. As a result, the price of goods and services increased.
The Lao Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has proposed this measure to increase the minimum wage. and was promulgated by the Lao Prime Minister's Office on Monday, June 13, 2022.
The resolution required the owners of garment factories and other types of factories to comply with the new minimum wage measure The employer will be prosecuted for failing to pay the new minimum wage to the employee. But the measure does not cover government officials who receive different levels of salaries.
The Prime Minister's Office revealed that the Lao Labor Union must work with relevant parties. To discuss issues of individual or collective employment contracts, wages, policies and benefits
A senior official from the ministry said employers should be compassionate to workers and help them improve their lives. Because these people are helping employers generate profits. By increasing wages it is important to prevent people from falling into poverty. and face hardships amid the high cost of living
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