Mr. Ananchai Uthaiwattanachep, Director-General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare revealed that according to the Wages Committee has raised the minimum wage between 5 to 22 baht per day across the country, the wage is from 308 to 330 baht, which will take effect from April 1, 2011. The increase in minimum wage will affect the whole system. Including the work to do at home. The Workers’ Compensation Bill is announced at home on remuneration at home. The rate of remuneration for home workers must be at least the minimum wage prescribed by the Labor Protection Law. Calculate from the minimum wage divided by the average number of pieces of work done by an employee within 8 working hours. Thus, when the new minimum wage rate comes into force. The employer shall pay the home worker’s remuneration at no less than the minimum wage rate of that particular province. If the employer does not comply with such law. A fine not exceeding 50,000 Baht, imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or both.
The Director General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare said that he had ordered the labor inspectors. Promote Understand the employer. Worker to do at home And the people concerned to be properly implemented as required by law. For more information, please contact: Division of Informal Labor Protection Department of Labor Protection and Welfare Tel. 0 2246 2707 or call the hotline 1506 press 3.
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