Most countries have a minimum weekly take home wage. That isn't the minimum hourly wage for every hour... It is the minimum amount a person must walk away wi

Most countries have a minimum weekly take home wage. That isn't the minimum hourly wage for every hour... It is the minimum amount a person must walk away with when divided by the number of hours they worked in a week. The difference is subtle... But it means you can be paid $6 per hour for some hours, as long as you are paid $25 for other hours in the same week. Likewise, your employer can 'fine' you for being careless... but the fine must still ensure your pay for the week doesn't fall below the minimum. And the employer can pay you hardly anything yet let you have very generous tips - again, as long as the total is above the minimum.