Answer:
Explanation:
It keeps the states from setting the minimum wage at less than that amount. States can choose to set their state minimum at a higher amount, but not a lower amount.
Often states with a higher minimum wage, set it higher because the cost of living is higher in some states than others. If the cost of living is the same or lower than the federal, the states often do not pay more than the federal amount.
Answer:
There are many exceptions to the federal minimum wage, each pertaining to a different area including, but not limited to, State Laws (which typically have their own legislations), Workers with Disabilities, Youth workers, Tipped workers (servers, hosts, etc.), among many others.
Explanation:
Check out the article found at the link below to find a more thorough explanation of each of the exceptions I mentioned, and more. I am not sure of the age of the article, but all of the information I was able to see was still relevant.
https://work.chron.com/exceptions-minimum-wage-laws-19497.html
Good luck in your studies!
