In the first six months of this year, the Authority for Working Conditions detected 480 companies with unpaid wages for more than 60 days for a total of 1.8 million euros.
The value is about one third of the debt recorded last year, reflecting “the adjustment done” through better situation faced by businesses today, justifies António Saraiva.
The president of the Business Confederation points out that in many cases, the debts amounted to holiday pay and Christmas. Still, part of the delay in payment processes ultimately be resolved by the Wage Guarantee Fund -. Which may resort workers with wage claims or damages arising from failure
In the first six months of the year, this fund has helped more than 9000 workers, who received a total of 48.2 million euros.
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