Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wageworker
noun
/ˈweɪdʒ ˌwɜːrkər/
Definition
A wageworker is a person who is paid a fixed amount of money by an employer for their work, typically on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis.
Examples
- The factory hired many wageworkers to meet the production demands.
- As a wageworker, she received overtime pay for any hours worked beyond the regular shift.
- Wageworkers often face different labor conditions compared to salaried employees.
Meaning
Wageworkers earn wages rather than a salary, usually working in jobs that require them to perform tasks as per the demand of their employer.
Synonyms
- Employee
- Laborer
- Worker
- Hourly worker
- Staff member
