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Living Wage and Minimum Wage: Investigation of statutory and other frameworks

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A decision made 18 December 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-SOSEC-2023-855

Public

Subject: Living Wage and Minimum Wage; Investigation of statutory and other frameworks

 

Report Title: Written Report; Living Wage and Minimum Wage; Investigation of statutory and other frameworks

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister for Social Security decided to present the 'Living Wage and Minimum Wage; Investigation of statutory and other frameworks', to the States Assembly.

Reason for Decision(s):

This report has been commissioned by the Minister for Social Security. The Report provides evidence, discussion and conclusions in respect of two States decisions related to the role of Government in setting statutory minimum wage rates.

Resource Implications: There are no financial/manpower implications arising from the presentation of this Report.

 

Action Required: Officers to request the Greffier of the States to arrange for the Report to be presented to the States Assembly.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Deputy Elaine Millar

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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