You have a business in south Florida.The minimum wage under the FLSA is $7.50/hour.Florida has set its minimum wage at $8.00/hour.You are required to pay your secretary:

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The best choice is to pay the secretary a base pay of $8.00/hour as that is the minimum wage set by the state of Florida. There is no requirement to include medical benefits in the minimum wage calculation for non-tipped employees under the FLSA or Florida law. While offering benefits may be a good practice for employee retention, it is not required under minimum wage laws. Option A is incorrect because the employer must still pay at least $8.00/hour under Florida law. Option B is incorrect because paying below the legally required minimum wage is illegal. Option C is incorrect because medical benefits are not required to be factored into the minimum wage calculation. Option D is incorrect because premium pay is not a legal requirement for non-tipped employees.

You Have a Business in South Florida