It accords "full respect of the autonomy of social partners, as well as their right to negotiate and conclude collective agreements".
Article 3 sets out basic definitions of minimum wages, collective agreements, bargaining and coverage.
Article 4 requires member states (1) to "aim to increase the collective bargaining coverage" and to (a) promote the building and strengthening of the capacity of the social partners to engage in collective bargaining on wage setting at sector or cross-industry level", and (b) "encourage constructive, meaningful and informed negotiations on wages among social partners".
Article 8 requires that member states (1) ensure controls and inspections for minimum wages are proportionate, non-discriminatory and will progressively "strengthen", (2) enforcement authorities are given guidance "to proactively target and pursue non-compliant businesses", (3) information on minimum wages is made publicly available.
Articles 13 to 15 require member states to implement the law, inform people, and evaluate and review it.