subminimum
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of subminimum
Example Sentences
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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
State Sen. Noel Frame first met ObeySumner when ObeySumner was working as an activist, trying to end the paying of subminimum wages to people with disabilities.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
In most states, employees who receive tips can be paid a subminimum wage as long as tips bring their earnings to the equivalent of the minimum wage in a given pay period.
From New York Times ● Oct. 12, 2022
SB 62, which faced heavy opposition from fashion brands and trade groups, aims to overhaul a pay model for garment workers that has led to subminimum wages in the industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2021
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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