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lower scale
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A quick definition of lower scale:
A lower scale is a range of wage rates for a particular type of job. It is also a fee charged by a solicitor for a specific type of case in the English Supreme Court of Judicature. The lower scale applies to causes and matters assigned by the Judicature Acts to the King's Bench, Probate, Divorce, and Admiralty divisions, actions for debt, contract, or tort, and almost all causes and matters assigned by the acts to the Chancery division where the amount in controversy is less than £1,000. The higher scale applies in all other cases and in actions falling under one of the lower-scale classes if the principal relief sought was injunctive. A scale can also refer to an instrument used for weighing.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: A range of wage rates that are lower in comparison to other rates within a particular industry or profession.
Examples:
- A fast-food restaurant may have a lower scale of wages for entry-level positions such as cashiers and cooks, while managers and supervisors may have a higher scale of wages.
- In the healthcare industry, certified nursing assistants may have a lower scale of wages compared to registered nurses or physicians.
The examples illustrate how lower scale refers to a range of wages that are lower in comparison to other positions within the same industry or profession. This can be due to differences in job responsibilities, education, experience, or other factors that affect the value of the position.