Cole Is a Minimum Wage Employee in Santa Fe,NM,where the Minimum

question 23

Multiple Choice

Cole is a minimum wage employee in Santa Fe,NM,where the minimum wage is $10.91 per hour.His employer claims that since the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour,Cole should only receive the federal amount.What is the correct answer in this situation?

• A)The employer has the discretion to pay either the federal or the state-designated minimum wage.
• B)The employer may choose to pay less than the state-designated minimum wage,based on the employee's qualifications and job description.
• C)The employer is correct that the federal minimum wage overrules the state wage.
• D)The employer must pay the state-designated minimum wage for the area.

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