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) The family must treat her as a domestic employee and abide by FLSA regulations.
B) Paloma does not earn enough to be considered a domestic employee so FLSA rules do not
Apply.
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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According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), domestic employees who earn less than $2,200 per year are not considered employees and are therefore not subject to FLSA regulations. Since Paloma earned $1,250 in a calendar year, she does not earn enough to be considered a domestic employee under FLSA rules.

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