Yes, the laborage was allocated directly from the central government's treasury. However, the working condition was very poor compared with the pay, and efforts were not put out by voluntaries but fear of the supreme authority. So the workers were not care too much about the reward, finishing the job soon and going home safely was the best they expected.
I worked at a Piggly Wiggly Deli back in 2006 (without Deli experience) and they paid me $7.00 an hour.
This question seems to speak about US history. In the South, most crop workers were slaves. In the North, farmlands were worked by farm owners and their paid farm workers.
Victorian workers were mostly children. These children were called labours. They worked very hard. But they didn't get paid properly. These children were very poor.
All work by US employees is paid. Emplolyers have no authority to require unpaid work of any kind. Overtime eligible workers get paid for every MINUTE worked. Overtime exempt workers get paid for every DAY worked, but hours per day can vary. Called in for another day - get a day's pay.
Workers who built the pyramids in ancient Egypt were not paid a salary but were instead provided with food, water, and shelter. They were essentially conscripted laborers who worked in service to the Pharaoh.
Time paid workers
They could not leave their jobs until their debts were paid to the company
Workers in the parable of the vineyard were paid one denarius regardless of the hours worked.
Not normally, however if you have worked over your minimal limit then sometimes that extra work is paid when off duty. I know as I am a construction and design company.
she worked for the reformation of farm workers along side of Cesar Chavez
anonymous, poorly paid workers
what to do whenyou don't get paid for hours worked