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Who is excluded from being paid a minimum wage?
Various minimum wage exceptions apply under specific circumstances to workers with disabilities, full-time students, youth under age 20 in their first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment, tipped employees and student-learners.
Why is minimum wage different for age?
Average wages for younger workers tend to be lower than those for older workers. This could be because they tend to have less experience in the workplace and a weaker bargaining position when negotiating pay. The high bite of the youth rates shows how far we have already gone to push up young workers’ pay.
Why does the real living wage exist?
The real Living Wage rates are higher because they are independently-calculated based on what people need to get by. That’s why we encourage all employers that can afford to do so to ensure their employees earn a wage that meets the costs of living, not just the government minimum.
Why are some jobs exempt from minimum wage?
Federal law provides minimum wage exceptions under specific circumstances for (1) workers with disabilities, (2) full-time students, (3) employees under 20 years old in their first 90 consecutive days of employment, (4) tipped employees, (5) student learners, (6) apprentices, and (7) messengers.
What jobs are exempt from FLSA?
As provided by the FLSA, the Department of Labor (DOL) enforces seven classes of potentially exempt workers:
- Executive Employees.
- Administrative Employees.
- Learned Professionals.
- Creative Professionals.
- Computer Employees.
- Outside Sales Employees.
- Highly Compensated Employees.
What is adult minimum wage?
In April 2021 they are: Age 16-17 – £4.62 an hour. Age 18-20 – £6.56 an hour. Age 21-22 – £8.36 an hour.
Who is entitled to the living wage?
Everyone over 18 must be paid the Living Wage.