Minimum Wage Act (Mindestlohngesetz)

The Minimum Wage Act (Mindestlohngesetz) is a German law that establishes a minimum hourly wage that employers must pay their employees. Introduced in 2015, it aims to ensure fair compensation and improve living standards for workers. The minimum wage is regularly reviewed and adjusted to reflect economic conditions. This legislation helps protect low-income workers from exploitation and guarantees a basic income for their labor, promoting equality and stability in the labor market. Exceptions exist for certain groups, such as interns or minors, but the general principle is to uphold worker rights across various sectors.