Due to indexation of wages, aligning them to fluctuations in living costs, pay will rise marginally by 1 October. The minimum wage will by increased from €1801.49 to €1846.51; personal pension insurances goes up to €1661.58, unemployment benefits to €1315.31 and child allowances increase by €76.88 per child. The price indexation is applied once a year.
English: http://www.wort.lu/en/view/indexation-brings-welcome-cash-boost ...
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