Belgium Minimum Wage Increased on April 1

Belgium’s standard monthly minimum wage increased effective April 1, its Federal Public Service Employment, Labour, and Social Dialogue said April 4.

The standard minimum wage (Dutch) increased to 2,029.88 euros (US$2,204.50), up from 1,994.18 euros. Hourly minimum wages are provided for 38-, 39-, and 40-hour weeks and increased to
12.3272 euros, 12.0111 euros, and 11.7108 euros, respectively, up from 12.1104 euros, 11.7999 euros, and 11.5049 euros.

The standard minimum wage generally applies to all employees at least age 18 who are not subject to another industry-specific minimum wage. Employees age 17 can be paid 73% of the standard minimum wage, ...