Support Measures for SMEs Facing Minimum Wage Hikes
On September 3, this fiscal year’s minimum wage was finalized by the local minimum wage councils in all prefectures, bringing the national weighted average to 1,177 yen. The Small and Medium...
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4Minimum Wage Amounts and Related Data
This collection includes prefecturespecific minimum wage amounts and increases, recommendation and effective dates, ranks, and minimum wage trends, as well as materials on impact rates, belowminimum...
FY2026 Economic and Fiscal White Paper—Toward a Growth-Oriented Economy— | Chapter 5Time and Labor Supply: Hours, Commuting, and Local Wages
Although working hours are trending downward, fulltime workers find it difficult to adjust their schedules flexibly. Long working hours harm health and satisfaction, while commuting time also affects...
Czech Government Announces 7.7% Increase in Statutory Monthly Minimum Wage from January 2026
The Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs announced on August 29 that the monthly minimum wage will be increased by 1,600 koruna (7.7%) from the current level to 22,400 koruna (approximately...