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ESLPod_0760_WE_1195 Paycheck Deductions In this podcast, the word "wages" means money paid to an employee every day, week, or month, especially for unskilled labor paid by the hour: "Small businesses argue that they won't be able to pay higher wages if the minimum wage is increased." The phrase "a living wage" refers to money received for working that is enough to cover basic expenses like housing, food, and transportation: "Adam earns a living wage, but it isn't enough for him to go on fancy vacations or eat at nice restaurants." The phrase "a wage freeze" refers to an official decision for a business or government agency to not increase the amount paid to employees for a certain period of time: "The governor wants to implement a statewide wage freeze for the next two years."

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ESLPod 760 wages Business | Money

Id	ESLPod_0760_WE_1195
Episode Id	ESLPod 760
Episode Title	Paycheck Deductions
Phrase	wages
Text	In this podcast, the word "wages" means money paid to an employee every day, week, or month, especially for unskilled labor paid by the hour: "Small businesses argue that they won't be able to pay higher wages if the minimum wage is increased." The phrase "a living wage" refers to money received for working that is enough to cover basic expenses like housing, food, and transportation: "Adam earns a living wage, but it isn't enough for him to go on fancy vacations or eat at nice restaurants." The phrase "a wage freeze" refers to an official decision for a business or government agency to not increase the amount paid to employees for a certain period of time: "The governor wants to implement a statewide wage freeze for the next two years."
Topics	Business \| Money

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