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Page 1 of 1 (1 countries) Tunisia - Minimum Wages - 2011
15 June 2011Remarks: The Official Printing Office of the Republic of Tunisia website is a good source of law in this country; http://www.iort.gov.tn/
Labour Code, of 30 April 1966, as amended up to Act No. 2011-4, dated 3 January 2011, Journal Officiel de la République de Tunisie, No.2 , 7 January 2011, p. 50. http://www.jurisitetunisie.com/tunisie/codes/ct/menu-2.html Labour Code Tunisia.pdf Law No. 2007.19 du 2 avril 2007.pdf Law No. 2011.4 du 3 janvier 2011.pdf Law No.2006.18 du 2 mai 2006.pdfRemarks: This Code applies to institutions of industry, commerce, agriculture and their dependencies of any kind, whether public or private, religious or secular, even if they have a professional or charitable.It also applies to the professions, institutions, craft unions, civil societies, unions, associations and groups of any nature whatsoever.
Decree no. 2000-1990 of 12 September 2000, concerning the composition and operation of the National Social Dialogue Committee, Journal Officiel 2000-09-22, vol. 76. Decree no. 2000.1990 of 12 September 2000.pdf
Decree no. 2010-1747 of 17 July 2010, setting the minimum wage for agricultural workers, Journal Officiel, 20 July 2010, No.58, p. 1998-1999. Décret no. 2010.1747 du 17 juilliet 2010, fixant le salaire minimum garanti.pdf
Decree no. 2010-1746 of 17 July 2010, setting the minimum wage rate for workers in the non-agricultural sectors governed by the Labour Code, Journal Officiel, 20 July 2010, No. 58, p. 1997-1998 Décret no. 2010.1746 du 17 juillet 2010, fixant le salaire minimum interprofessionnel garanti dans les secteurs non agricoles régis par le code du travail.pdf
Decree No. 2010-2768, dated 25 October 2010, establishing the special status of officers from the Labour Inspectorate and Conciliation of the Department of Social Affairs, Solidarity and Tunisians abroad. Decree No. 2010-2768.pdf
Law No. 66-27, dated 30 April 1966, stating the promulgation of the Labour Code. Law of promulgation of the Labour Code.pdf
The term "wage" refers to the remuneration owed to the worker in return for work done for his employer, and which is determined either by agreement between the parties or by collective agreement.Labour Code Art.134,134-2 Minimum wage
The minimum wage rate is the wage level set for workers in positions that do not require a professional qualification and below which no employee shall be remunerated.Labour Code Art.134-2 MINIMUM WAGE FIXING
Minimum wage rates for workers other than those employed in the agricultural sector (SMIG) and for workers in the agricultural sector (SMAG) are set and revised by the government in a decree, following consultations with the most representative employers and workers organisations.Recommendations for minimum wage rates for both agricultural workers and workers other than those employed in the agricultural sector are made by the "National Committee on Social Dialogue". It is headed by the Minister of Social Affairs, and composed of 15 representatives of different ministries and six representatives of trade unions.Labour Code Art.134, art.335 Decree no. 2000-1990 of 12 September 2000 Minimum wage set through decentralized collective bargaining
Wage rates may be set by collective agreement, however, they may not be lower than the minimum wage rates set by the government. Collective agreements may be extended to certain sectors if their scope is clearly set forth in the agreement and their conclusion has been authorised by the Minister for Youth, Sports and Social Affairs.Labour Code Art.37-40,art.134 Criteria
Part of the remuneration may be fixed on the basis of productivity by virtue of agreements concluded within the company between the employer and workers representatives. However, compensation can be set in full based on productivity, for the work that are usually paid on piece or task basis.Labour Code Art.134 Coverage
The Labour Code applies to all public and private industrial, commercial and agricultural businesses, regardless of whether they are religious or secular, non-profit or profit-making organizations. The Code also applies to cottage industries, co-operatives, professionals, unions and other organisations.Labour Code Art.1 Specific minimum wage rates
Yes, there is a distinction between minimum wage rates for agricultural and non-agricultural workers.Decree no. 2010-1746 of 17 July 2010 Art.1 Decree no. 2010-1747 of 17 July 2010 Art.1 » Minimum wage levels for specific categories of workers
A minimum wage rate is set for workers younger than 18 years of age, which is lower than the regular minimum wage rate. Currently, the minimum wage rate for juvenile workers is 85% of the rate applicable for adults.A minimum wage for agricultural workers is only foreseen for workers of at least 18 years of age.Decree no. 2010-1746 of 17 July 2010 Art.4 Decree no. 2010-1747 of 17 July 2010 Art.1 » Piece-rate workers
Wage rates for workers paid per piece produced must be set at such a level that workers are assured of receiving at least the minimum wage rate set by decree or sectorial collective agreement.Labour Code Art.134 Level
Non-agricultural workers; -For a 48 hour work week: 272,480 dinars per month. 1310 millimes per hour. -For a 40 hour work week: 235,040 dinars per month. 1356 milllimes per hour.Agricultural workers: 8,380 dinars per day plus certain bonuses (Bonus for specialists: 540 millimes per day; Bonus for qualified workers: 1015 millimes per day).Decree no. 2010-1746 of 17 July 2010 Art.1, art.2 Decree no. 2010-1747 of 17 July 2010 Art.1, art.2 Last minimum wage update
17 July 2010Decree no. 2010-1747 of 17 July 2010 Art.6 Decree no. 2010-1746 of 17 July 2010 Art.8 In-kind allowances
Wages include the basic salary as well as all accessories made ​​up of allowances and benefits in cash or in kind, whatever their nature. Wages shall be paid in legal currency in Tunisia and though in kind allowances are permitted, these benefits shall not be deducted from the minimum wages paid in cash.Labour Code Art.134-2, art.139 Rate of payment
The wages of workers paid on an hourly basis are paid at least once a week.Labour Code Art.140 » Daily
The wages of workers paid on a daily basis are paid at least once a week.Labour Code Art.140 » Monthly
The wages of workers paid on a monthly basis are paid at least once a month. Labour Code Art.140 » Other
For piece-work or tasks whose execution takes more than a week, payment dates may be fixed by agreement between the parties provided that the worker receives payments at least each week and that it is paid in full within one week following the delivery of the work.Labour Code Art.140 Specific provisions
The payment of wages cannot be made the day that the worker or employee has the right to rest.Labour Code Art.142 Enforcement mechanisms
Labour inspectors may carry out inspections in order to ensure compliance with labour legislation.Labour Code Art.170 Decree No. 2010-2768 Art.4 Fines in national currency for non-respect of legislation
Failure to pay the minimum wage shall result in a fine of 24 to 60 dinars. This fine is applied for each employee being paid a wage that is less than the minimum rate provided for in the legislation.When the employer have made insufficient payments to their employees, he shall comply with a fine to be paid to the Budget of the State, in a sum equal to three times the portion of salary paid inadequately, as well as the obligation of having to pay the employees the owed part of the salaries. In case of repeat offences the said fine will be doubled.Labour Code Art.234 Law stating the promulgation of the Labour Code Art.3 Results generated on: 06th May 2015 at 20:31:31.Page 1 of 1 (1 countries) ^ top