The video noted that the fast food worker protests demanding an increase in the federal minimum wage were taking place in cities all over the country. However, many states also have minimum wage laws that establish different minimum wage rates than the federal minimum wage. If the workers are successful and the federal minimum wage is increased, what happens to the pay of workers in states where the minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage? a The employees will be paid the federal minimum wage rate, resulting in a decrease in pay. b Employees are paid whichever is higher of the federal and state minimum wage rates. c It is up to each individual employer to determine whether it should pay the state or federal minimum wage rate. d Employees are always paid the state minimum wage rate, regardless of which rate of pay is higher. e Employees are paid whichever rate is lower between the federal and state minimum wage rates