Minimum Wages Announced For 2021 (January 2021)

• Published date: 27 January 2021
• Subject Matter: Employment and HR, Contract of Employment, Employee Benefits & Compensation
• Law Firm: Envoy Global, Inc.
• Author: Ms Lucy Halse

Key Points

• New minimum wage levels have been announced for 2021
• The new national minimum wage level is ALL 30,000 gross per month
• The new wage levels affect current new, and renewal applications
• Foreign workers must receive the market salary rate for their position
• Some benefits and allowances count towards minimum salary calculations
• Employees must be compensated in ALL
• Applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds to cover living expenses

Overview

The Albanian government has issued new minimum wages for 2021.

What are the Changes?

The Albanian national minimum wage is now ALL 30,000 gross per month in 2021.

Who is Affected?

The new minimum wage requirements apply to all current permit holders, along with all new and renewal applications as of January 1, 2021.

What Should Employers and Applicants Know?

Foreign employees must be compensated at the market salary rate for their proposed position at a rate that is no less than ALL 30,000.

Benefits and allowances can only be included in the worker's...