Free Zones in Dominican Republic: minimum wage increase

On December 7, 2021, the National Salary Committee, announced the approval of a 21% adjustment to the minimum salary for employees of the free zone sector. The new minimum wage will be RD$13,915.00, effective January 1, 2022. 

 The fixed rates will be calculated by working hours, dividing the monthly salary by 23.83 and the result of this operation dividing it by 8, for workers who render part-time services in industrial, commercial, or service companies. 

 Part-time work is defined as rendering services for a period not exceeding 29 hours per week, but in no case may work more than this limit or render services in extra working hours. 

 Employees earning below the new minimum shall receive the increase. Employees earning above the new mínimum wage earn of RD$13,915.00 shall continue to receive the same salary, although such salary may be improved by agreement between the parties.

José Jeréz
Ulises Cabrera