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take-home pays

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plural of take-home pay

as in minimum wages

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Several of those states also adjust their minimum wages for inflation, so California is not guaranteed to have the nation's highest rate once 2027 wages are set.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Thirty-two states and countless cities have taken a leadership position on this topic and introduced higher local minimum wages—some approaching $15 per hour or more.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of minimum wages

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Sudden closures and delays in wages and severance pay have also prompted street protests and clashes with authorities, with the minimum wage still a persistent flashpoint.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Businesses could also face higher borrowing costs which could lead to stagnant wages and pricier goods and services for consumers.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of wages

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That’s how much LIV has paid its players in tournament winnings, salaries and bonuses since its first tournament in 2022.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The salaries Golden State paid out to Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda and Nadia Fingall as the replacement players for Rupert don’t count toward the cap, so the Valkyries have enough breathing room underneath.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of salaries

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The union’s top priorities include a 20% raise across three years, telework — which would include $25 commuting stipends for those required to work in-person — and health benefits to ensure accessibility to affordable medical services.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Backup child care, more predictable scheduling, child care stipends, and partnerships with local providers helped employees stay at work while reducing costly turnover.

— Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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