Dispute over probationary wages below minimum wage standard at a technology company in Xiamen

Case Summary

The plaintiff, Zhang, joined the defendant, Xiamen Certain Technology Co., Ltd., as an intern on 2024/1/1. Both parties signed an internship agreement stipulating a duration of 3 months and a monthly wage of 1800 yuan. After joining, the plaintiff learned that the minimum wage in Xiamen for 2024 was 2030 yuan/month. The defendant's agreed internship wage fell below this statutory minimum. Despite multiple requests to make up the difference, the defendant refused. Following the conclusion of the internship on 2024/3/31, the plaintiff filed a lawsuit demanding payment of the wage difference of 690 yuan for the period from 2024/1/1 to 2024/3/31, plus economic compensation of 300 yuan, totaling 990 yuan.

Key Dispute

1.Did the defendant's agreed internship wage fall below Xiamen City's minimum wage standard?

2.Is there a legal basis for the plaintiff's claim regarding the wage difference?

3.Should the defendant make up the wage difference owed to the plaintiff and pay severance compensation?

Case Strategy

1.Core evidence such as the fixed-term internship agreement, wage payment records, Xiamen minimum wage standards documents, and communication records between both parties.

2.Produce evidence that the minimum wage in Xiamen City for 2024 was 2030 yuan per month. The defendant agreed on an internship monthly wage of 1800 yuan, which is below the minimum wage standard and violates the "Minimum Wage Regulations."

3.Demonstrate that, in accordance with the Labor Contract Law, if an employer fails to pay labor remuneration in full and on time, the employee may terminate the labor contract, and the employer shall pay economic compensation.

4.Calculate the wage difference claimed by the plaintiff: monthly difference of 230 yuan, over 3 months totaling 690 yuan; economic compensation of 300 yuan. Total: 990 yuan. This complies with legal provisions.

Processing Result

The court ordered the defendant, Xiamen [Company Name] Technology Co., Ltd., to pay the plaintiff, Zhang, a wage difference of 690 yuan and severance compensation of 300 yuan within 10 days from the effective date of this judgment, totaling 990 yuan. The defendant shall bear all litigation costs for this case.

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