subminimum wage

American  

noun

1. subminimum.

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Example Sentences

Currently, only seven states have eliminated the subminimum wage for tipped employees: Alaska, California, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

From Salon

Seeing his boss’ house at his first job and how little he himself was being paid — making “subminimum wage” — “catalyzed something in me,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

In all but eight states, employers can legally choose to pay workers who receive tips a “subminimum” wage — in some places as low as $2.13 an hour — as long as tips bring their earnings to the equivalent of the minimum wage in a pay period.

From New York Times

In the District of Columbia, a measure on the November ballot would ban the subminimum wage by 2027.

From New York Times

Those states have a subminimum wage under $10 an hour for tipped workers, and a regular minimum under $13.

From New York Times