Minimum wage: An increase of 29% for more than 140,000 employees

The current amount being 11 575, this represents an increase of Rs 3,425, or 29%. 141 700 employees are affected. “The government has the best interests of workers at heart and we are not going to stop there,” said Soodesh Callichurn.

Furthermore, the quantum of salary compensation should be announced on December 7. Before that, a tripartite meeting will take place this Monday, December 4.

The minimum wage increases to Rs 15,000 from January 2024

The Cabinet approved the recommendations of the National Wage Advisory Council for an increase in the minimum wage. Thus, the National Monthly Minimum Wage will be increased from Rs 11,575 to Rs 15,000 from January 1, 2024, an increase of 29%.

This was announced by the Minister of Labor, Human Resources Development and Training, Soodesh Callichurn, during a press conference at the headquarters of his ministry in Port-Louis.

Minister Callichurn highlighted that in addition to this increase, the Social Contribution Allowance (CSG) of Rs 2,000 will allow a person to have a Guaranteed Minimum Income of Rs 17,000 per month. To date, he said, some 141,700 workers in the public and private sectors are affected by this measure.

He recalled that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has had global repercussions and has a direct impact on the purchasing power of citizens. Thus, the government has taken and continues to implement a series of measures to support the population, he assured.

In addition, the minister stressed that the government, in collaboration with the Mauritius Revenue Authority, has put in place a mechanism to support companies that encounter difficulties in paying the National Monthly Minimum Salary to their employees.

He also specified that the amount of salary compensation, which will be applicable from January 1, 2024, will be determined next week.

Minimum Wage Increases To 15,000 Rupees. The Guaranteed Minimum Wage Raised To Rs 17,000.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Labor this Friday. The minimum wage is increased to Rs 15,000 from January 1, 2024, said Soodesh Callichurn.

Minister Callichurn highlighted that in addition to this increase, the social contribution (CSG) Income Allowance of Rs 2,000 will allow a person to have a guaranteed minimum income of Rs 17,000 each month. To date, he said, some 141,700 workers in the public and private sectors are affected by this measure.

He recalled that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected the entire world and has a direct impact on the purchasing power of citizens. As such, the government has taken and continues to implement a series of measures to support the population, he reassured.

Furthermore, the minister highlighted that the government, in collaboration with the Mauritius Revenue Authority, has designed a mechanism to help companies that face difficulties in paying the increased national monthly minimum wage to their employees.

He also noted that the amount of salary compensation, which will be applicable from January 1, 2024, will be determined by next week.