subminimum
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of subminimum
Example Sentences
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“The Department has tentatively concluded that subminimum wages are no longer necessary to prevent the curtailment of employment opportunities.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2024
Currently, only seven states have eliminated the subminimum wage for tipped employees: Alaska, California, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2024
Proponents of abandoning subminimum wages say there could be advantages for employers, including less turnover, better service and higher morale.
From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2022
That’s part of the reason why, in 1988, Washington state got rid of the subminimum wage and required laborers to be paid the same minimum wage, whether they receive tips or not, Wilson said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2022
Opponents say the proposal amounts to a ploy by the companies to avoid paying taxes and contains loopholes that would create a subminimum wage for drivers.
From Reuters ● Aug. 4, 2021
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