Inflation, crime and jobs are the top three concerns among Dominicans SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — The perception of a possible lack of jobs in the Dominican Republic nears the top of the list of concerns for citizens and residents in the country. This is according to a recent survey undertaken by the Gallup group,…
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Dominican Republic hikes wages of nearly 200K workers
The first increase will take effect next week; followed by another next year SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — Around 200,000 workers in the Dominican Republic can look forward to more income for the rest of the year, thanks to a new minimum wage hike. Jobs in Manufacturing Free Zones will all have a 15 percent…
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Dominican women are earning more than men
Statistics show average salary for women $5k more than men, but they’re still shut out of some roles SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — Just in time for Women’s History Month in March, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) recently released statistics that found women, on average, earn more than men do in the country.…
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Dominican Republic raises minimum wage
Wage hikes spreading across the Caribbean; Jamaica up for round two SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — Certain categories of jobs in the Dominican Republic are set to rake in more cash as the government has approved an increase in minimum wage. This makes it among the many countries in the region to take action in…
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