salario mínimo

Salario mínimo is the lowest legal amount that employers are allowed to pay their employees for work performed. It is set by the government to ensure that workers receive enough income to meet basic living needs and to reduce poverty. The purpose of establishing a salario mínimo is to promote fair labor standards and protect workers from excessively low wages. Employers are required to pay at least this minimum amount, although they can choose to pay more. It varies by country and sometimes by region or industry, reflecting economic conditions and cost of living.