Spain Enforces Temporary Measure to Maintain Minimum Wage Amid Legislative Gap
Spanish Labour Ministry mandates adherence to 2024 minimum wage levels until 2025 increase is formalized.
On January 23, 2025, the Spanish Ministry of Labour, led by Minister Yolanda Díaz, implemented a temporary regulatory measure to address a legal gap concerning the national Minimum Wage (SMI).
This action follows the rejection of an omnibus decree that would have extended the 2024 SMI rates until the anticipated 2025 increase is approved by the government.
Currently, Spain faces a situation where there is no legally enforceable SMI.
In response, the Labour Ministry has declared that all new employment contracts during this interim period must reference the minimum wage set for 2024, effectively preventing any reduction in base salary levels for new hires.
This move aims to protect workers and maintain wage standards despite the absence of a legislative framework for the new SMI.
The government's commitment to increasing the minimum wage in 2025 remains a priority, although a formal decree has yet to be finalized and enacted.
This action follows the rejection of an omnibus decree that would have extended the 2024 SMI rates until the anticipated 2025 increase is approved by the government.
Currently, Spain faces a situation where there is no legally enforceable SMI.
In response, the Labour Ministry has declared that all new employment contracts during this interim period must reference the minimum wage set for 2024, effectively preventing any reduction in base salary levels for new hires.
This move aims to protect workers and maintain wage standards despite the absence of a legislative framework for the new SMI.
The government's commitment to increasing the minimum wage in 2025 remains a priority, although a formal decree has yet to be finalized and enacted.
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