PAY SLIP: A PORTRAIT OF LIFE
- Donald Farquharson
- Mar 4, 2022
- 8 min read
Updated: May 11
The Jamaica Gleaner in recent reports highlighted that half of the public sector accepted a 4% wage increase and the national minimum wage was increased to JA$9,000.00 (US$58.06) per week. Considering the prevailing economic environment, these workers are deemed very fortunate. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe economic crises worldwide, which has resulted in high unemployment rates, logistic challenges, and hyperinflation.
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