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salario minimo

/saˈla.rjo ˈmi.ni.mo/
minimum wage

In Italia, il salario minimo è un argomento di dibattito politico.

In Italy, the minimum wage is a topic of political debate.


Law
formal

The lowest legally mandated wage that employers must pay workers, set by law or collective bargaining agreements.

Il salario minimo garantisce un reddito dignitoso per i lavoratori.

The minimum wage ensures a dignified income for workers.

In Italy, there is no nationwide statutory minimum wage, but sector-specific collective agreements set minimum pay rates.

Finance
formal

The lowest wage level that employers can pay workers without violating labor laws.

Le aziende devono rispettare il salario minimo per evitare sanzioni.

Companies must respect the minimum wage to avoid penalties.

Minimum wage laws aim to prevent exploitation and ensure fair compensation.

Collocations

salario minimo legalestatutory minimum wagesalario minimo orariohourly minimum wagesalario minimo nazionalenational minimum wage

Synonyms

paga minimastipendio minimo

Antonyms

salario massimopaga elevata

Related Phrases

contratto collettivo nazionale di lavorophrase
national collective labor agreement

Pro Tip

Legal Context

In Italy, 'salario minimo' is often tied to collective bargaining agreements rather than a single national law.

Gold Rule

Regional Variations

Minimum wage standards can vary significantly by region or industry in Italy.

Word Origin

From 'salario' (salary) + 'minimo' (minimum), reflecting the concept of the lowest acceptable wage.

Usage Notes

In Italy, the term often refers to sector-specific minimum wages rather than a nationwide standard.

Word Breakdown

salario
salary
root
+
minimo
minimum
root
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