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Employment (Amendment No. 13) (Jersey) Law 202-

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A decision made 2 June 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-SOSEC-2023-348

Public

Subject: DRAFT EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT No. 13) (JERSEY)  LAW 202-

 

Report Title: DRAFT EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT No. 13) (JERSEY)  LAW 202-

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister decided to present the Draft Employment (Amendment No.13) (Jersey) Law 202- to the States Assembly for debate at the States sitting on the 18th July 2023.

Reason for Decision(s):

In its 16th report on the minimum wage in Jersey, published on 8th September 2022, the Employment Forum recommended that the way in which minimum wage offset rates are currently set should be changed, so that they can be set by Ministerial Order in future years. The Minister has accepted this recommendation and decided to bring forward legislation to give the change effect. The Minister brings forward these amendments now, so that they can have effect in good time for the rate changes in January 2024.

Resource Implications: There are no financial or manpower implications arising for the States from these amendments.

 

Action Required: Officers to request the Greffier of the States to arrange for the item(s) to be lodged 'au Greffe' for debate at the States sitting on the 18 July 2023.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Social Security

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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