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Benefits Guide
Employing in Latvia
Workers' rights in Latvia are protected by:
- The Latvian Constitution of 1922 and
- The Labour Law of 2002
— all of which guarantee equal pay for equal work, the right to individual and collective labour disputes, safe working environments, and protections against discrimination based on age, religion, and race.
Common questions that could come up during the hiring process include the minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Latvia.
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Latvia's minimum wage is at €740 per month from 1 January 2025.
Further increases are planned: 2026: €780 per month 2027: €820 per month 2028: €860 per month
These changes are part of a progressive wage increase by the Ministry of Finance.
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We can help you get a new employee started in Latvia fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 9 working days.
Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.
For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.
Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.
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Grow your team in Latvia with Remote
Want to employ workers in Latvia? Companies hiring in Latvia are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in Latvia and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Latvia team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Latvia. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.
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Latvia, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Latvia may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.