The Government implemented a significant overhaul of its state wage guarantee system. The reforms are intended to increase transparency and efficiency in paying out wages in case of employer insolvency and will shift certain administrative burdens to a newly designated authority. This change could affect employees in insolvency or employer default scenarios, reinforcing workers’ protections. In parallel, some observers see this as a signal from Government that strengthening labour institutions—including collective bargaining and social dialogue—is part of the broader labour market agenda.
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