New minimum wage rates take effect today

The increase in Jamaica's National Minimum Wage and the Minimum Wage for Industrial Security Guards takes effect today, March 1.
   
The National Minimum Wage has moved from $5,600 to $6,200 for a 40-hour work week.
   
Industrial security guards will receive $8,854 for a 40-hour work week, up from $8,198.
   
The new rates resulted from recommendations submitted by the Minimum Wage Advisory Commission, after island-wide consultations.