Shelley Is a Waitress at One of the Outlets of Bean

question 91

Essay

Shelley is a waitress at one of the outlets of Bean Foods, a multinational restaurant chain. Her hourly salary is $3. She generally earns $10 as tip every month. In June, 2012, she received
$40 as tip. The next month, her employer reduced her hourly wage to $2. Is the employer's action legal in the context of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? If not, how much should Bean Foods pay Shelley?

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Functionality

The degree to which something is able to operate or serve a purpose effectively in a given context.

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The way by which an individual perceives themselves, encompassing aspects like personal identity, social roles, and cultural identity.

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The knowledge that quantity is unrelated to the arrangement and physical appearance of objects.

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A cognitive limitation in early childhood, where focus is placed on one salient aspect of a situation, neglecting other relevant aspects.