An ethical wage and the minimum wage are different.

What’s the difference between the minimum wage and an ethical wage?⁠ The minimum wage varies from country to country and there is no global standard.⁠

An ethical wage also varies from country to country but there is a global standard.⁠

The minimum wage does not necessarily cover the bare essential living expenses.⁠

An ethical wage does cover all bare essential living expenses.⁠ It's a living wage that allows for a certain standard of life. 

The minimum wage doesn't always include healthcare, superannuation or sick leave in every country.⁠

An ethical wage does include healthcare, superannuation and sick leave.⁠

The minimum wage is not a choice. It is dictated by the country that you pay wages in.⁠

An ethical wage is a choice. You can choose to pay someone ethically no matter where you hire them from.⁠

I’ll repeat that. Paying an ethical wage is a choice. You can choose to do the right thing.⁠

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