Federal and state laws provide rules on the lowest hourly rate that can be paid to a worker in the United States.What is that rate called?

A) Regular hours
B) Minimum wage
C) Double-time
D) Maximum wage

Minimum Wage

The hourly rate that federal law allows as the least hourly rate to be paid to an employee in the United States.

Hourly Rate

The amount of money paid for each hour of work performed, typically used as a measure of compensation for part-time or contract employees.