According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, If a State's

question 24

Multiple Choice

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, if a state's minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage, _____.

• A) employers must pay the higher wage
• B) employers must pay the lower wage
• C) employers are free to choose between either of the two
• D) employers must pay the difference as employee benefits

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Definitions:

Pacinian Corpuscles

Sensory receptors in the skin sensitive to pressure and vibration, helping organisms perceive touch and pressure changes.

Ruffini Endings

Sensory receptors in the skin that detect stretch, pressure, and heat, contributing to the sense of touch.

Root Hair Plexus

A network of root hair cells that increases a plant's surface area for water and nutrient absorption from the soil.

Free Nerve Endings

Sensory receptor endings that are found in nearly all body tissues and are capable of detecting pain, temperature, and touch stimuli.