2007-07-26 17:06:49 · 27 answers · asked by Nikki 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. It is illegal to pay someone that much( if they are an employee). If they are someone like a child selling lemonade, etc..believe it or not in some cities they HAVE to get a permit to sell that lemonade or risk being fined. What they earn per sale doesn't matter really....
2007-07-26 17:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. A minimum wage is the lowest hourly, daily or monthly wage that employers may legally pay to employees or workers.
The first step, taking the minimum wage up to $5.85 an hour, takes effect on July 24, 2007. As a result, a new Federal Easy-Post, containing the new minimum wage posting, will begin shipping the week of July 9, 2007.
2007-07-26 17:10:22 · answer #2 · answered by raymanbk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, yes. Some U.S. Federal prisons will hire their prisoners to work while doing hard time..I know Arizona State Prison will pay them anywhere between 10 to 50 cents an hour and they can use the money to buy, cigarettes, magazines and soda, etc.. Just another reason why crime doesn't pay!
2007-07-26 17:19:46 · answer #3 · answered by R. Trout 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in this country. The Federal Minimum Wage as of 7/24 is $5.85 an hour. Some state and local laws place it higher.
2007-07-26 17:10:31 · answer #4 · answered by ELuhnAbroad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the smallest you can make in the United States is $2.65/hr. which is mostly tipped employees in states that allow tip credit. The minimum wage laws however do not always apply to some types of small businesses. If you worked for you parents mowing your lawn, they could probably pay you $0.50/hr legally.
In the vast majority of cases, this would not be legal in the United States.
2007-07-26 17:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
50 cents? I dont think thats legal Minimum wage is 6.50 I think. but if someone is paying you 50 cents i personally wouldnt work for them
2007-07-26 17:09:11 · answer #6 · answered by Frannie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can get paid any amount of money if they agree to the circumstances -- depending on the job. However, for businesses and such, they are required to pay employees minimum wage. Minimum wage varies from state-to-state. Here is a list of them:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._state_minimum_wages#Minimum_Wage_levels
2007-07-26 17:10:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the US! U have to get paid at least minimum wage, unless u are like a waiter or waitress or something and make tips.
2007-07-26 17:09:18 · answer #8 · answered by cari210kel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no, and HELL no...the very smallest minimum you can make in the US legally is $2.65 an hour, and that's only if your income is mostly made up in tips, like if you're a waitress or a bartender.
2007-07-26 17:09:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
D-D-D-DDUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
theres something called minimum wage
and in all statees in the usa its atleast 4$ more that 50cents if ur paying som1 u beter stop b4 u get in trouble
and if ur getting paid quit!
2007-07-26 17:10:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋