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minimum wage

/ˈmɪnɪməm weɪdʒ/

Traducción: La cantidad más baja de dinero por hora, día o mes que los empleadores están obligados legalmente a pagar a sus trabajadores, establecida por regulación gubernamental.

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/ˈmɪnɪməm weɪdʒ/B2formallegal
  • esLa cantidad más baja de dinero por hora, día o mes que los empleadores están obligados legalmente a pagar a sus trabajadores, establecida por regulación gubernamental.

The lowest hourly, daily, or monthly wage that employers are legally required to pay their workers, as established by government regulation.

  1. Legal minimum payB2formal

    The lowest hourly, daily, or monthly wage that employers are legally required to pay their workers.

    essalario mínimo

    • The government increased the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
    • Many workers struggle to survive on the minimum wage.
    • Employers must comply with minimum wage laws.
  2. Economic policy toolC1formal

    A government-set baseline for wages, intended to protect workers from exploitation and ensure a basic standard of living.

    essalario mínimo

    • Debates about raising the minimum wage often dominate political campaigns.
    • The minimum wage is adjusted periodically to keep up with inflation.
    • Critics argue that a high minimum wage can lead to job losses.