As of 1 January 2025, the national minimum monthly wage will rise from 700 euros to 740 euros. This is laid down in the Cabinet of Ministers' Regulation "Amendment to the Cabinet of Ministers'…
Current demographic trends in Latvia point towards an ageing population and a decrease in population, especially those of working age, resulting in a decline in the share of the working age…
Over the next four years, five complementary action lines are envisaged to promote the development of a disability-oriented support system at cross-sectoral level. This is laid down in the "Plan for…
The minimum monthly wage will be increased from EUR 620 to EUR 700 as of 1 January 2024 as provided by the Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers "Amendment to Cabinet Regulation No. 656 "On the…
It is expected that the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence will be approved in Latvia with a reservation that Latvia will apply in…
In view of the rapid increase in the spread of COVID-19, it is planned to introduce a new type of aid for a limited period of time - a one-time sickness benefit. It will be paid in the amount of 60%…
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland submitted its notification, under Article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union, of the United Kingdom’s intention to withdraw from the…
An information system has been created as a single source of information on foster families, specialized foster families and children in foster care. This will enable a faster placement of children…