If you get paid less than the minimum wage because of a specified pay deduction, section 6 of the Minimum Wage Act 1983 does not apply to you. This can happen if you are paid less because you are on a partial strike or if your pay is reduced because you did not work as much as you normally would. You can be paid less than the minimum wage in these situations.

If you are paid less because of a specified pay deduction, this rule only applies during the time when deductions can be made under sections 95A to 95C. This means that if you are paid less than the minimum wage, it is okay if it is because of a specified pay deduction during this time. You will not be protected by the minimum wage rules in this situation.