Section 2-FEDERAL AND STATE WAGE-HOUR LAW

For all exercises, assume the year is 2021 unless otherwise stated.

1. Define mom and pop shops under federal law. Are they required to pay the minimum wage and overtime?
2. Calculate the required pay for each employee under FLSA.

1. One week in February, Andy works 40 hours. His states minimum wage is $6 an hour.
2. One week in April, Ronnell works 38 hours. Her states minimum wage is $6.75 an hour.
3. One week in May, Christie works 30 hours. Her states minimum wage is $8 an hour.
4. One week in June, Jamie works 40 hours. His state has no minimum wage.
5. One week in August, Cho works 30 hours. Her states minimum wage is $7 an hour.
6. One week in February, Frank works 40 hours. His states minimum wage is $7.95 an hour.
7. One week in March, Gina works 40 hours. Her state has no minimum wage.

3. Calculate the pay for each of the following under federal wage-hour law:

1. Andrea, a waitress, earns $2.13 an hour, plus tips. One week in January, Andrea works 40 hours and earns $210, including $85.20 in wages and $124.80 in tips. How much must Andreas employer pay her for the week?
2. Jose, a waiter, is paid $2.13 an hour, plus tips. One week in March, he works 30 hours and earns $240, including $63.90 in wages and $176.10 in tips. How much must Joses employer pay him for the week?
3. Cameron, a waitress, is paid $2.13 an hour, plus tips. One week in March, she works 30 hours and earns $200, including $63.90 in wages and $136.10 in tips. How much must Camerons employer pay her for the week?
4. Darrell, a valet parker, is paid $2.13 an hour, plus tips. One week in April, he works 32 hours and earns $250, including $68.16 in wages and $181.84 in tips. How much must Darrells employer pay him for the week?

4. Is escheat law a federal or state law? What does escheat law cover? What does it require of employers?