Cole is a minimum wage employee in Santa Fe,NM,where the minimum wage is $10.91 per hour.His employer claims that since the Federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour,Cole should only receive the Federal amount.What is the correct answer in this situation?
A) The employer has the discretion to pay either the Federal or the state-designated minimum wage.
B) The employer may choose to pay less than the state-designated minimum wage,based on the
Employee's qualifications and job description.
C) The employer is correct that the Federal minimum wage overrules the state wage.
D) The employer must pay the state-designated minimum wage for the area.

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In this situation, the employer must pay the state-designated minimum wage for the area, which is $10.91 per hour in Santa Fe, NM. The Federal minimum wage serves as a baseline, but if the state minimum wage is higher, employers must comply with the state law.

Cole Is a Minimum Wage Employee in Santa Fe,NM,where the Minimum