Minimum Wage
/ˈmɪnɪməm weɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The lowest wage that employers are legally required to pay workers.
The state increased the minimum wage to improve living standards for low-income workers.
Forms
- minimum wages
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Commentary
Minimum wage laws set a legally enforceable floor on employee compensation to prevent exploitative pay.
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