10. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, if a state's minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage, _____ a. employers must pay the higher wage b. employers must pay the lower wage c. employers are free to choose between either of the two d. employers must pay the difference as employee benefits
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Step 1: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the federal minimum wage, which is the lowest wage that employers are allowed to pay their employees. Show more…
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