Latvia - Minimum wage to rise to € 740 - October 31, 2024

As of 1 January 2025, the national minimum monthly wage will increase from € 700 to € 740. According to the Ministry of Welfare, this is foreseen in the amendments to the minimum wage regulations approved by the Government on 29 October. The Minister of Welfare said that they are starting to move to the new system where the minimum wage will be set as a percentage of the national average wage.

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