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Minimum Wage Increase in Two Stages
New Order or Decree
Author: Javier Suárez, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
On March 8, 2023, the National Wage Committee raised the minimum wage by 19% for nonsectorized private employees. The increase will take effect in two stages: 15%, effective April 1, 2023, followed by 4% in February 2024.
Adjustments to Payroll Contributions
New Order or Decree
Author: Javier Suárez, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
The Social Security Treasury has increased the payroll contributions based on the increase to the minimum wage. The new maximum contributions, which are rolled out in two stages, i.e., on April 1, 2023, and February 1, 2024, are as follows:
- Labor Risks Insurance: DOP 74,808.00 (April 2023); DOP 77,799.00 (February 2024)
- Family Health Insurance: DOP 187,020.00 (April 2023); DOP 194,497.50 (February 2024)
- Retirement, Disability and Survivorship (Pensions) Insurance: DOP 374,040.00 (April 2023); DOP 388,995.00 (February 2024)
Changes to the Subsidies for Common Illness, Maternity and Breastfeeding
New Regulation or Official Guidance
Author: Javier Suárez, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
The National Council of Social Security issued regulation 560-01, which applies changes to the subsidies for common illness, maternity, and breastfeeding. The regulation changes the form and deadlines to apply for them, a change that will come into effect once the Superintendence of Health and Labor Risks updates its computer system.
