Is minimum wage enough for a teen in highschool?
2007-07-30 09:54:51 · 4 answers · asked by *G 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
The Federal minimum wage was increased on July 24, 2007 to $5.85. It will increase on July 24, 2008 to $6.55 and finally on July 24, 2009 it will be $7.25. What you earn per hour also depends on where you live and what job you do. Certain employers are not required to follow the minimum such as restaurants. To find out more, go to www.wagehour.dol.gov.
The minimum wage is plenty adequate for teenagers in my opinion.
2007-07-30 10:09:01 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ тнє σяιgιиαℓ gιяℓfяι∂αу ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, federal minimum wage went to 5.85 on July 24 for non-tipped employees. Many states have a higher minimum - if your state does, you have to be paid the higher amount.
2007-07-30 17:09:00 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you guys down in the states have it rough. Here in BC, Canada (some provinces vary), the minimum for training is $6 and the normal minimum wag is $8.
Well, as for if it's "enough"...as long as you're not totally supporting yourself and you're only spending it on stuff that you want, then yes, it's enough.
2007-07-30 17:07:46 · answer #3 · answered by SN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your state how much minimum wage is. In ohio where i reside minimum wage is $6.85
2007-07-30 17:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by boy330 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋