is closely related to local social and economic development. Data shows that as of March 31 this year, Shanghai's monthly minimum wage standard was 2,480 yuan, the highest in the country. In addition, the monthly minimum wage in Beijing is 2,200 yuan, the first-tier monthly minimum wage in Guangdong is 2,100 yuan, of which Shenzhen is 2,200 yuan.
Judging from the latest adjustments, in 2020, Fujian, Qinghai and Guangxi have raised the minimum wage standards. Starting from January 1, 2020, Fujian will adjust the minimum wage standards in all regions of the province, and the minimum wage standards will be reduced from the previous five levels to four levels, namely 1,800 yuan, 1,720 yuan, 1,570 yuan and 1,420 yuan. Compared with before the adjustment, the average average value of each monthly minimum wage standard increased by 8.4%, and the average annual increase of 3.3%.
Qinghai will adjust the monthly minimum wage standard from 1,500 yuan to 1,700 yuan starting from January 1, 2020. This is the 10th time that Qinghai has raised its minimum wage standard, with an average increase of 200 yuan on the original basis, an increase of 13.3%.
Guangxi implements a new minimum wage standard from March 1, 2020. Among them, the monthly minimum wage standard was increased from the previous 1680 yuan, 1450 yuan and 1300 yuan to 1810 yuan, 1580 yuan and 1430 yuan respectively; the part-time hour minimum wage standard was adjusted from the original 16 yuan, 14 yuan and 12.5 yuan to 17.5 yuan, 15.3 yuan and 14 yuan respectively.
From the time interval, according to the requirements of the "Notice of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on Further Improving the Adjustment of the Minimum Wage Standard", the minimum wage standard has been changed from adjusting at least once every 2 years to adjust at least once every 2 to 3 years." According to statistics, the average interval for most provinces, regions and municipalities in the country to adjust the minimum wage standard is 2-3 years. The reporter found that Qinghai's previous minimum wage standard has been implemented for more than two years since May 2017. Fujian's last adjusted minimum wage standard was July 2017, and Guangxi's last adjusted minimum wage standard was February 2018.
In terms of hourly minimum wage standard, Beijing, Shanghai, and Tian The minimum wage standard for hourly wages in Tianjin and Guangdong exceeds the 20 yuan mark, of which Beijing leads the country with an hourly wage of 24 yuan. The minimum wage in Hunan Province is 12.5 yuan, which is nearly 1 times the gap with Beijing, the highest standard.
Why are the minimum wage standards in various regions different? This is because the adjustment of the minimum wage standard is closely related to the local social and economic development level. According to the "Minimum Wage Regulations", the minimum wage standard in the country is to comprehensively consider the per capita consumption expenditure, per capita food expenditure, Engel coefficient, , maintenance coefficient, urban consumer price index , on-the-job workers Indicators such as average wages, social insurance premiums paid by employees and housing provident fund are determined in combination with the actual situation of local economic development in recent years. Due to the large differences in price levels and income levels in different places, the minimum wage standards will also be different.
reporter learned from the local human resources and social security system that raising the minimum wage standards will directly boost employees' income, especially to increase the wage levels of low-income employees. In the case of unemployment insurance benefits for employees, sick leave wages during the medical period, and the suspension of work and business of units, the basic living expenses of employees will be raised with the adjustment of the minimum wage standards.
At the beginning of this year, the new crown pneumonia epidemic caused many enterprises Industry shutdowns and production. Regarding the issue of wage payment during the epidemic, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security previously issued the "Notice on Properly Handling Labor Relations Issues During the Prevention and Control of the New Coronavirus Pneumonia Epidemic", which clearly states that if the enterprise suspends work and production within one wage payment cycle, the enterprise should pay employees' wages according to the standards stipulated in the labor contract . If more than one wage payment cycle, if the employee provides normal labor, the wages paid to employees by the enterprise shall not be lower than the local minimum wage standard.
Relevant experts said that raising the minimum wage standard is conducive to stabilizing employment positions, protecting workers' legitimate rights and interests, and protecting low-income people to share the fruits of economic and social development.However, the adjustment range in various places will also be affected by various factors such as promoting employment and entrepreneurship and reducing the burden on enterprises. Therefore, all localities should adjust the minimum wage standard steadily and prudently according to actual conditions. At the same time, the vast majority of workers and unemployed people should enhance their legal awareness and safeguard their rights and interests. For workers who provide normal labor and employers do not implement the minimum wage standard, they can complain through trade unions or to the local human resources and social security administrative department to consciously protect their rights and interests.
Source: Economic Daily
