The coronavirus crisis ignited a new debate about the minimum wage. Trade unions asked for an increase from CZK 14,600 (€545) to CZK 16,000 (€597). The rise would help in recovering the economy by boosting consumption. However, the employers’ representative said that their main focus at present was keeping afloat. The government, which is responsible for setting the minimum wage if trade unions and employers cannot reach an agreement, is planning an increase in 2021.
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