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by mhaymo 2745 days ago
NYC minimum wage is <=$15, depending on the employer and area.

https://www.ny.gov/new-york-states-minimum-wage/new-york-sta...
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fiblye 2745 days ago
And nobody is getting by on $15 in or near NYC. It's nowhere near the minimum wage needed to survive.
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Karunamon 2745 days ago
The term you're looking for then is "living wage". "Minimum wage" is a purely legal definition that means the least amount you're allowed to pay.
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