The concept federal legislation of the minimum wage illustrates is labor reform. Many states have federal wages that vary greatly from the one the federal government has instituted.
Government, via legislation.
Yes, they can as long as the federal law is not contradicted or if it is intended to preempt all state legislation in that area. For example, the federal government establishes a minimum wage, but states are free to establish higher ones if they wish. A higher minimum wage does not conflict with the federal law, because the purpose of the federal law is to help workers and a state minimum wage helps workers even more. Thus, it does not conflict with the intent of the federal law.
You can get a copy of a Federal Minimum Wage Poster online.
A company paying wages in Michigan must meet the Federal guidelines for paying minimum wage. The current Michigan minimum wage is actually less than the Federal minimum set, so employers must pay the Federal minimum for many different types of jobs.
Yes in some countries, no in others. The US has a federal minimum wage. Canada does not.
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It would depend on which country you are referring to. Some countries have legislation for it others do not. The United States has a federal minimum wage for nonexempt employees of $7.25 per hour.
As of July 2010, federal minimum wage is $7.25 and Minnesota minimum wage is the same because federal law prevails. However, by statute, the minimum wage in Minnesota is $5.25 or $6.15 depending on annual sales.
Victor Pierpont Morris has written: 'Oregon's experience with minimum wage legislation' -- subject(s): Labor laws and legislation, Minimum wage
The minimum wage is $7.25, the same as federal minimum wage.
Florida's minimum wage at $6.79 is 16+% greater than the Federal minimum wage of $5.85 as of July 2008.
In 1992, the federal minimum wage was approximately $4.25 per hour. As of June 2014, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.