Minimum monthly wage of a Nepali overseas- worker

Date Shared:

Friday, April 5, 2019 - 11:29

Countries and areas:

Nepal

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 2: Minimize the adverse drivers and structural factors that compel people to leave their country of origin

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Ecuador 2019

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Sustainable Development , Decent Work, Local Development, Labor Mobility, Fair and Ethical Recruitment

Summary:

The government of Nepal is revising the minimum wage set for workers in the country. According to a source at the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, a worker shall get paid at least Rs 13,450 a month from 17 July 2019 (revised up from the previous minimum of Rs 9,700).

The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security Minimum made this decision following a recommendation of the Wage Fixation Committee. The Ministry says the workers benefit from Rs 2,500 in addition to their wage as part of their ‘social security’ under the Social Security Act.

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For more information:

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2019 - Thematic Workshop on Implementation of the GCM at the National Level