minimum earnings rule
noun phraseUK /ˈmɪnɪməm ˈɜːnɪŋz ruːl/
US /ˈmɪnɪməm ˈɜrnɪŋz rul/
A rule that says you must earn at least a certain amount of money.
The minimum earnings rule means you need to make at least $500 a month to qualify.
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2. A policy setting the least amount a worker can be paid for a period.
Under the minimum earnings rule, part-time staff still get a guaranteed weekly amount.
3. A condition in benefits programs requiring a set level of earnings before payments begin.
The minimum earnings rule determines when your benefit payments start.
4. A tax rule that requires a certain level of income before a credit can be claimed.
You cannot claim the credit unless you meet the minimum earnings rule.