- Czechia Raises Minimum Wage: Czechia will raise the minimum wage for foreign workers by CZK 1,900 (€74.97) starting January 2025.
- Employers Offer Higher Wages: Employers must offer foreign workers a minimum wage of CZK 29,120 (€1,148.78), 1.4 times the national minimum.
- Program Impact: The wage increase directly affects workers under Czechia’s Qualified Worker Program.
- No Bonuses Included: Employers will face increased obligations, as the wage excludes bonuses.
- Payroll Adjustments Required: Companies must adjust pay for both foreign and local workers to stay competitive.
- Business Concerns: Small and medium enterprises worry about the strain on budgets from increased labor costs.
- Program at Risk: Employers fear higher wages could lead some businesses to withdraw from the Qualified Worker Program, risking its future.
- Government Ensures Fair Pay: Authorities aim to provide fair wages to foreign workers that match economic and living cost changes.
- Balancing Salaries: Companies may need to raise salaries for both foreign and local workers to prevent wage disparities.
- Economic Fears: Business leaders express concerns that the added labor costs may hurt Czechia’s economic competitiveness, possibly deterring foreign recruitment.
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