In cases where both federal and state regulations cover the minimum wage for the same employee, the higher of the two rates is always used as the standard minimum wage.

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This is known as the principle of "supremacy" where federal laws take precedence over state laws if they conflict. Therefore, if both federal and state laws cover minimum wage for the same employee, the higher minimum wage rate is used as the standard.

In Cases Where Both Federal and State Regulations Cover the Minimum