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Fair Wage Definition

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Definition: Fair wage refers to wage levels and company practices regarding wages that provide a living wage for workers while still complying with all national regulations (such as minimum wage, overtime payments, provision of paid holidays, etc).

With a fair wage, employees should be able to maintain a decent standard of living for themselves and their families.

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