Ausweitung der Minijobs konterkariert Erhöhung des gesetzlichen Mindestlohns

This proposal examines how the expansion of 'minijobs' (low-income marginal employment) may counteract the intended benefits of increasing the statutory minimum wage. It argues that if the threshold for these marginal jobs rises alongside the minimum wage, it may discourage full-time employment and limit wage growth for the lowest-paid workers. This affects low-wage earners and employers in Germany. The proposal suggests that current labor market rules may need adjustment to ensure that minimum wage hikes actually improve living standards rather than simply expanding precarious part-time work.