The Minimum Wage Laws Seek to

question 368

Multiple Choice

The minimum wage laws seek to

• A) penalize employers that are not complying with labor laws.
• B) assure a minimum standard of payment for work.
• C) assure that all workers are paid the same wage rate.
• D) help teenagers find work.

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