minimum wage
Example Sentences
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De Jesus said to get good staff he often has to pay above the minimum wage, currently set at £13.59 an hour.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
"A person earning minimum wage doesn't have the means to eat well or have a decent quality of life," said Ramos.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Some economists were puzzled by the results but said higher minimum wage and the healthcare industry probably helped.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
He has continued this crusade, recently endorsing a $20 minimum wage and speaking out against the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
"After you left I was thinking...I really could use a hand. But I could only pay minimum wage, and only a couple shifts per week."
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
