minimum wage
US /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm ˌweɪdʒ/
UK /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm ˌweɪdʒ/
1.
minimumloon
the lowest wage permitted by law or by a special agreement (such as one with a labor union)
:
•
Many workers struggle to live on minimum wage.
Veel werknemers hebben moeite om rond te komen van het minimumloon.
•
The government is considering raising the minimum wage.
De regering overweegt het minimumloon te verhogen.