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.
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.
Yes in some countries, no in others. The US has a federal minimum wage. Canada does not.
what is the minimum amount you can sue someone at a federal level
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.
Not all countries have minimum wage legislation. You would need to check the country concerned.