When Germany instituted its national minimum wage in January 2015, support was divided as businesses worried it would cut profits and employees feared job cuts. Two years later though, the 8.50 euro minimum will see its first increase to 8.84 euros, a rise of four percent. An independent board is responsible for monitoring the …
Germany’s Controversial Minimum Wage Will See First Increase in 2017
Sources: AP, DW
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