PODCAST · 03 APRIL 2023

Inflation, Indexation And The Minimum Wage (Podcast)

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Inflation is on everyone's minds these days and we've been thinking about how it impacts employees, particularly those on minimum wage. Emanuela Nespoli, partner in our Italian law firm

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Emanuela Nespoli (Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo E Soci)

Alexander Ulrich (Kliemt.HR Lawyers)

In this episode of Talking Work, our lawyers explore the impact of inflation on minimum wage and how it affects employees around the world

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Inflation is on everyone's minds these days and we've been thinking about how it impacts employees, particularly those on minimum wage. Emanuela Nespoli, partner in our Italian law firm and Alexander Ulrich, partner in our Germany law firm, have been discussing the issues.

Discover our Inflation, Wages and the Risk of a Wage-Price Spiral in 2023 report here.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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