In contrast, the Philippines, India, Thailand, Pakistan, and Indonesia each have a large proportion of garment sector workers who are paid far below the minimum wage. In all the countries, women are more likely than men to be paid below the minimum wage in the garment sector. According to the report, the design of minimum wage systems, including the minimum wage rate and the complexity of the wage structure, are important considerations for improving compliance. The minimum wage levels are decided annually by the National Wage Council that includes representatives the Government, employers’ and workers’ organisations. The Việt Nam data used in the study dates back to 2013, whereas minimum wage had significantly increased in the previous three years.

Source: Viet Nam News September 16, 2016 03:50 UTC