Chairman of the party "A Just Russia - For Truth" Sergei Mironov proposed to consolidate the practice of paying the 13th salary.
A letter with a corresponding proposal was sent to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Mironov proposes adding a provision to the Labor Code requiring the mandatory payment of the 13th salary before the New Year, the TASS article emphasizes.
According to the initiative, employers will be required to pay the thirteenth salary to employees no later than December 20 of the current year.
The document also states that this measure is currently voluntary.
The employer has the right to independently decide on the issue of rewarding employees.
According to Mironov, fixing the payment in the Labor Code will help increase employee motivation.
The practice is expected to have a positive impact on productivity in conditions of labor shortage.
The additional payment will help low-income families cope with New Year's expenses. They will be able to buy gifts, organize a festive table and vacation.
