In some cases, enterprises can pay wages lower than the minimum wage standard. See local wage payment regulations and minimum wage regulations for details.
 for instance:
 1. If a worker falls ill or is not injured at work, the sick pay paid by the employer during the sick leave shall not be less than 80% of the minimum wage standard of this city. It is common for employees to take sick leave. The Human Resources Department should pay special attention to the non payment of wages during sick leave.
 2. If the employer has not arranged for the workers to work, it shall pay the basic living expenses of the workers at no less than 70% of the minimum wage standard of this city.
 This is mainly the situation of employees waiting for jobs. Why is the post salary (fixed part) set as the minimum wage in the wage structure, mainly to save enterprise costs.
 3. During the period of personal leave, the Employer shall not pay the laborer's wages.
 Legal basis:
 According to Article 59 of the Opinions on Several Issues Concerning the Implementation of the Labor Law of the People's Republic of China, during the treatment period for employees suffering from illness or non work related injuries;
 During the specified medical treatment period, the enterprise shall pay sick pay or sickness relief according to relevant regulations. The sick pay or sickness relief can be lower than the local minimum wage standard, but not lower than 80% of the minimum wage standard.