economy
diciembre 29, 2025
Salario mínimo: ¿a qué trabajadores no les aplica el aumento?
Mientras se mantiene la expectativa por cuál será la cifra de aumento del salario mínimo en 2026, también surgen dudas sobre a cuáles empleados no les...
TL;DR
- Independent workers and those earning more than one minimum wage are not automatically covered by the annual increase.
- The increase is mandatory only for those earning up to one minimum wage.
- The Constitutional Court warns that excluding higher earners from increases can lead to salary inequity and reduced purchasing power due to inflation.
- An increase is mandatory if the agreed salary is below the legal minimum, if there is a collective agreement, if the employment contract specifies it, or if failure to increase leads to discrimination.
- Some companies adjust salaries based on the Consumer Price Index (IPC) to maintain purchasing power.