The amount of the minimum wage in Azerbaijan will be reviewed at least once a year.
Modern.az reports that the issue is reflected in the draft law on amendments to the Labor Code, which was discussed at today's plenary session of the Milli Majlis.
According to the amendment, the amount of the minimum wage will be reviewed at least once a year by the p determined by the relevant executive authority, based on the proposals of the p determined by the relevant executive authority.
It was noted that the regulation of the minimum wage, which ensures the minimum living standard of employees and is one of the social policy tools worldwide today, is among the issues addressed and kept in focus by many international organizations, especially the International Labour Organization.
In this regard, in the World Bank Group's "Business Ready" report, the failure of legislation to establish the mandatory periodic updating of the minimum wage was included in the category of questions leading to a loss of points.
Considering the above, a draft law arising from the necessity to amend the Labor Code was prepared to ensure the implementation of the measure "Carrying out legislative reforms in the field of labor relations and employment" related to the "Workforce" indicator of the World Bank Group's "Business Ready" report, approved on February 19, 2025, by the Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Commission on Business Environment and International Ratings.
It was stated that the adoption of the project will ensure the periodicity of determining the minimum wage, which is considered an effective tool for social protection in the country, and the reason for the country losing points regarding the question mentioned in the said report will be eliminated.
