“It will thus be immediately revalued if we notice an increase in the consumer price index of more than 2% compared to the last change in the amount of the minimum wage in January,” the ministry said.
The measure, which concerns 700,000 agents according to the ministry, aims to mitigate the impact of the high inflation observed in recent months (4.5% in March over one year).
Smic revaluation
The examination of the decree comes five days after the announcement of an upcoming mechanical revaluation of the minimum wage for private sector employees, up to 2.65%. From May 1, it will reach 1,302.64 euros net.
In France, the purchasing power of workers in the private sector paid the minimum wage is protected by an automatic revaluation mechanism enshrined in law, which ensures that the minimum wage increases at least as fast as inflation affecting households with the lowest incomes. the weakest. An automaticity that public officials do not benefit from, who are also waiting for the fulfillment of the minister’s flagship promise, the thawing of the index point.
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