- Persistent difference of opinion between labor and management regarding the scope of wages to be included in calculations of minimum wage
On April 13, the Environment and Labor Committee of the National Assembly opened a sub-committee to hear opinions from labor and management on reforming the scope of the wages to be included in calculations of minimum wage. During the hearing, management insisted on the inclusion of bonuses and accommodation allowances in minimum wage, while labor insisted on extending the application of minimum wage to apprentices and domestic workers, while opposing expansion of the scope of wages to be included in calculations.
Minimum Wage Positions of Labor & Management
| Social Partner | Main Positions |
| Management | ▶ All bonuses, allowances and monetary valuables (including in-kind wages) paid regularly and uniformly should be included in minimum wage regardless of their payment and calculation cycle.▶ Minimum wage should be applied differently by sector and region. |
| Labor | ▶ Minimum wage should also be applied to domestic workers.▶ Household cost of living should be reflected in the determination of minimum wage.▶ All wages counted in minimum wage should be regarded as ordinary wages.▶ The wage discount rule during apprenticeships should be removed. |
The Environment and Labor Committee plans to decide through secretary consultation whether to hold an additional public hearing and a draft bill sub-committee.