(1) The minimum wage (referring to the smallest amount of wage set out in law; hereinafter the same shall apply) shall be expressed in hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly terms. In such cases, where the minimum wage is determined in daily, weekly, or monthly terms, the amount shall also be expressed as an hourly rate.
(2) The minimum wage different from that set forth in paragraph (1) may be offered to a person for whom three months have not passed since the beginning of his or her probation at work under a one-year or longer labor contract, as prescribed by Presidential Decree; provided, this shall not apply to those engaged in simple labor falling under any of the job categories determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Employment and Labor. <Amended on Sep. 19, 2017; May 26, 2020>
(3) Where wages are usually fixed on a piecework basis or in any other similar manner, and where it is deemed inappropriate to determine the minimum wage in the manner prescribed in paragraph (1), the minimum wage may be determined separately for each piecework, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 21, 2008]