According to a 2020 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, 247,000 Americans age 16 and older were working jobs that pay the prevailing minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Meanwhile, those earning below the federal minimum hourly rate were at 865,500. In total, this records about 1.1 million people in the workforce burning themselves out […]

Employer Held Liable for Minimum Wage Violations Minimum wage levels must meet the federal standard of $7.25. In the State of California, the minimum wage is actually $8. When an employer fails to comply with federal, state or local regulations, they can be held accountable for their unlawful actions or activities. Hard Rock Cafe, Inc […]