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an amount of money that is the least amount of money per hour that workers must be paid according to the law
Congress will vote on a bill to raise the minimum wage.
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Recent Examples of minimum wage
Raising the minimum wage is a first step to having living wages which will help with affordability.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
That hourly rate is less than the state’s minimum wage, for sure, but state law already requires employers to make up the difference if tips do not do the job.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Rayner is a favorite of many more left-wing voters, calling on the party to do more to boost the minimum wage and raise taxes on the rich.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
In general, though, the maximum amount that can be garnished for consumer debt is 25% of your disposable earnings, or the amount by which your weekly income exceeds 30 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
That hourly rate is less than the state’s minimum wage, for sure, but state law already requires employers to make up the difference if tips do not do the job.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Rayner is a favorite of many more left-wing voters, calling on the party to do more to boost the minimum wage and raise taxes on the rich.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
In general, though, the maximum amount that can be garnished for consumer debt is 25% of your disposable earnings, or the amount by which your weekly income exceeds 30 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum wage
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Leading up to the strike, unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) negotiated a new contract that included work-rule changes and annual wage increases of 3% over three years.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The pay data collection requirement was added to the EEO-1 reporting rule in 2016 under the Obama Administration to help close the gender and race wage gaps.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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One position will focus on pro scouting, draft scouting and player development while the other will specialize in analytics, data and the salary cap.—
Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Rankings took into account both job opportunities and quality of life, weighing characteristics including job-market saturation, the availability of entry-level jobs, average monthly starting salaries, and the affordability of housing.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The living wage in Mecklenburg County is currently estimated around $53,100, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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As the Industrial Revolution immiserated 19th-century workers, Pope Leo XIII championed their rights to unionize and receive a living wage at a time when these ideas were widely considered radical.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Minimum wage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimum%20wage. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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