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Minimum Wage Debate

Commenters frequently question whether described pay structures, company wages, or economic models equate to, exceed, or violate minimum wage laws, often highlighting legal, regional, and practical implications.

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qudat • Mar 23, 2016 • View on HN

you've essentially described minimum wage

Zakharov • Feb 18, 2011 • View on HN

Don't you run up against the minimum wage here?

mpeg • Apr 24, 2013 • View on HN

This seems like the secret to get paid minimum wage.

renewiltord • Jun 20, 2021 • View on HN

How does that work in places with minimum wage? It sounds illegal.

michael_dorfman • Jul 9, 2010 • View on HN

Sub-minimum wage, I would imagine.

freeone3000 • May 6, 2020 • View on HN

Wages are at the legal minimum.

yaps8 • Oct 26, 2015 • View on HN

It is a minimum wage, everyone is not paid the same.

agsamek • Jan 5, 2016 • View on HN

Check out how many earn more than 150% of the minimum wage. Otherwise it's still minimum wage driven.

iamaelephant • Mar 5, 2020 • View on HN

Literally you're describing the reason minimum wages exist.

remedan • May 11, 2023 • View on HN

How is not having minimal wage for any job better than having it for only some?