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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 wages
Over the last year, labor tensions over minimum wages and working conditions have intensified over the past year, even as global consumption patterns disrupted orders.
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
The athletes primarily seek to recover unpaid minimum wages as far back as 2016.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The social crisis also persists, with minimum wages failing to cover basic living costs and public services showing little improvement.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Employers in Florida are allowed to pay sub-minimum wages to certain workers, such as people ages 19 and younger during the first 90 days of employment and to students working part-time in vocational training programs.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
How do Kansas and Missouri’s minimum wages compare to nearby states?
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026
How the states' minimum wages stack up Florida, Alaska and Oregon will also raise their pay requirements later in 2026.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
The restaurant and hotel businesses have already been slammed by $20-per-hour minimum wages and high inflation caused by poor government policy.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Starting to deregulate labor markets, limiting growth in minimum wages, and reducing impediments on labor flexibility.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
The athletes primarily seek to recover unpaid minimum wages as far back as 2016.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The social crisis also persists, with minimum wages failing to cover basic living costs and public services showing little improvement.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Employers in Florida are allowed to pay sub-minimum wages to certain workers, such as people ages 19 and younger during the first 90 days of employment and to students working part-time in vocational training programs.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
How do Kansas and Missouri’s minimum wages compare to nearby states?
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026
How the states' minimum wages stack up Florida, Alaska and Oregon will also raise their pay requirements later in 2026.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
The restaurant and hotel businesses have already been slammed by $20-per-hour minimum wages and high inflation caused by poor government policy.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Starting to deregulate labor markets, limiting growth in minimum wages, and reducing impediments on labor flexibility.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum wages
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Brady is seeking monetary relief of over $1 million and damages for physical pain and mental anguish, lost wages, physical impairment and medical expenses.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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If your wages are currently being garnished, there are several legitimate, legally recognized pathways to stop it.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The city’s economic development department is proposing to offer the company a 50% tax break on property taxes for its equipment for 10 years provided the company meets certain conditions around jobs, investment and salaries.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2026
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The act made clear the exemption no longer applies to MLB players’ salaries and other aspects of big league employment—an important point given that MLB is expected to lock out players in December following expiration of a collective bargaining agreement with the MLBPA.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Minimum wages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimum%20wages. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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