6. August 2018 | Wages and Employment
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On the 1st January 2015, a nationwide statutory minimum wage of €8.50 was introduced in Germany. On 1st January 2017 it was then increased to €8.84. Prior to and during its introduction the ...read more
23. March 2018 |
Low Wage Growth in Germany? – Don’t Blame the Migrants!
The German labour market follows a fascinating employment trend since the year 2005. In contrast, wage growth remained weak until 2010 and although wage dynamics have picked up by now, they remain ...read more
20. July 2017 | Wages and Employment
The German minimum wage: an interview with IAB Director Joachim Möller
After many years of debates, 2015 saw the introduction of a statutory minimum wage of € 8.50 per hour (€ 8.84 since 2017) in Germany. While opponents of the minimum wage predicted negative ...read more