Paloma is a 16-year-old who babysits for a local family on an occasional basis. During a calendar year, she earned $1,250 in babysitting wages. What is true about Paloma's wages?
A) Paloma does not earn enough to be considered a domestic employee so FLSA rules do not apply.
B) The family must treat her as a domestic employee and abide by FLSA regulations.
C) Paloma is not considered an employee, but certain FLSA provisions apply.
D) Since the family conducts no interstate commerce, FLSA provisions cannot apply.

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Paloma's earnings are below the threshold that would require the family to treat her as a domestic employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Paloma Is a 16-Year-Old Who Babysits for a Local Family