Question

question 10 of 10
the ______ is the lowest hourly wage that can legally be paid to an employee.

a. equal wage
b. minimum wage
c. living wage
d. daily wage

Explanation:

Minimum wage is defined as the legally mandated lowest hourly rate employers can pay employees. Equal wage refers to equal pay for equal work, living wage is a rate covering basic living costs (not always legal mandate), and daily wage is a pay frequency, not a legal minimum hourly rate.

Answer:

B. minimum wage