Gremio de bares en Antioquia advierte que costos laborales subirían hasta un 45% debido al alza del salario mínimo
El reciente anuncio del aumento del salario mínimo decretado por el Gobierno Nacional encendió las alarmas en el sector de bares y restaurantes en Ant...
TL;DR
- Asobares in Antioquia represents about 450 bars and restaurants.
- The sector fears job losses and increased informality due to the minimum wage increase.
- Recent labor reforms and tax increases on beer and spirits add to the financial strain.
- Total labor costs could rise by approximately 45% with the new minimum wage.
- Micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, making up 97% of the sector, are particularly vulnerable.
- Consumers may sacrifice dining and entertainment expenses due to increased prices.
- Asobares is requesting incentives from local and national governments to mitigate these challenges.
- The sector employs a significant percentage of women and young people, including many in their first jobs.