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

question 44

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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Arbitrator

A neutral third party who resolves disputes between two parties, especially in labor relations, by making binding decisions.

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