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Salary Increase for Workers in the Sugar Industry and NGO Employees

New Order or Decree

Author: Javier Suárez, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global

The National Wage Committee modified the monthly minimum wage for workers in the sugar industry, raising it by almost 100%, retroactive to January 1, 2022. Thus, the new monthly minimum wage is RD 12,000 (approx. USD 222); it will increase to RD 15,000 (approx. USD 277) as of October 1, 2022. Additionally, the daily minimum wage for field workers dedicated to harvesting sugar canes increased to RD 400 (approx. USD 7.40).

Moreover, the Committee also increased the minimum salary of employees working in nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that provide health, education, and rehabilitation services for people with disabilities. The new monthly minimum salary is RD 14,500 (approx. USD 268.51).

Ministry of Labor Accepts Proposals for Labor Reform During Consultation Period

Important Action by Regulatory Agency

Author: Javier Suárez, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global

The Ministry of Labor began public consultation to reform the Labor Code. As of February 10, 2022, the Ministry will be receiving proposals to modernize the labor legislation of the Dominican Republic. This decision was adopted by the Labor Consultative Council (CCT), during its second session with the participation of the government, labor, and union sectors. The window to submit proposals expires after 30 days, i.e., on March 10, 2022.

Ministry of Labor Initiates Public Consultation on Resolution of Internships

Important Action by Regulatory Agency

Author: Javier Suárez, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global

The Ministry of Labor announced that the period for public consultation on both the draft Resolution on the Rules for the Operation of Employment Agencies and the draft Resolution on the Internship or Professional Training Practice will close on March 15, 2022. The first mentioned draft seeks to establish the proper management of private and public employment agencies that operate in the Dominican Republic (per ILO Convention 122). The draft mentioned second seeks to establish the process by which students apply the knowledge acquired during the course of their academic training. The internship does not generate an employment relationship between the parties and cannot be used to cover vacancies nor to replace personnel.