What is the minimum wage?

As of January 1, 2024, the statutory minimum wage in Germany is €12.41 per hour. It applies to all employees aged 18 and over, with very limited exceptions.

There is no single federal minimum wage set in the Canada Labour Code — it defers to provincial/territorial minimum wages for most workers, and the Governor in Council sets the federal rate only for federally regulated employees.

You can raise the issue with your employer, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman, or make a claim for unpaid wages — you have up to 6 years to recover underpaid amounts.

It is illegal for your employer to pay you below the national minimum wage in Ireland. You can complain to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) and may be owed back pay.

It is illegal for your employer to pay you less than the national minimum wage in South Korea. You can file a complaint with the local Labor Office or claim unpaid wages through the Labor Relations Commission.

You can raise a complaint with HMRC, make a claim to an employment tribunal, or seek help from Acas — all within strict time limits.

The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, and it applies to most employees engaged in interstate commerce or employed by enterprises covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

As of January 1, 2024, California’s minimum wage is $16.00/hour for all employers, regardless of size. A higher rate of $17.00/hour applies in some cities and counties.

New York's minimum wage varies by region and employer size, ranging from $15.00 to $16.50 per hour as of 2024. It is higher in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County than in the rest of the state.