Initially, the founders drew only minimal salaries from the company, and in 1996/97 the company took out a large loan to replace aging equipment.

Not surprisingly, real unemployment - including the thousands who have jobs but get only a minimal salary and do no work - runs at nearly 30 percent.

All athletes can either be paid a minimal salary or take it in tuition.

At first, he worked without remuneration, then received a minimal annual salary of between 1,300 and 1,400 kronen.

Like his father, Lim was paid a minimal salary for the job, but given free accommodation and transportation.

Backing was eventually obtained through the sale of foreign rights and the actors worked for minimal salaries.

With the intense competition for each tow, however, most drivers earn an average of $300-$500 a week on top of a minimal salary.

Mr. Schrader maintained artistic control of the film only by working for a minimal salary.

The demands included a 9-hour workday, Sunday rest, and a minimal weekly salary.

They pay a token tuition of about $3 a month; most of the teachers take minimal salaries.