The amount released from imprisonment by the bailiff will increase from January 1, along with the increase in the minimum wage, “Rzechpospolita” notes in its article on Thursday. This makes it increasingly difficult for banks, credit companies, local governments and the State Treasury to raise loans. Currently, it is 3.5 million, that is, 20 percent. all workers receive the minimum wage.
The editors note that from January 1, the minimum wage will be PLN 4,666, which also means an increase in the amount exempt from duty.
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One exception
According to the Labor Code, in the case of compulsory wages, the amount of the allowance is equal to the minimum wage, including social security contributions, income tax advances and PPK contributions.
“Last year it was about 3,260 PLN, now it is 3,510 PLN. This means that in the case of people who earn the lowest wages, the employer cannot make any deductions to the bailiff, and in relation to others, only More than PLN 3,510 Exception constitutes the performance of alimony,” Rz reported.
More details: The average loan is about PLN 54,000 >>>
They want to change the rules
The newspaper claims that the environment of bailiffs, lenders and, more recently, local government officials have been demanding changes to the regulations for years.
“They want to make it possible to enforce the law on a part of the minimum wage. Especially since the problem is growing. While in 2021 1.6 million Poles would receive the minimum wage, now 3.5 million, that is, 20 percent of all working people,” Rz reports. “.
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