Under Labor Minister Ivonne Núñez, Ecuador will raise its minimum wage to $460 from the existing $450, effective January 1, 2024. The decision emerged after the National Council of Labor and Wages failed to reach a consensus. The Minister explained that this increment aligns with President Daniel Noboa’s policies for wealth redistribution. It also considers […]
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