Question

question 21 of 27
minimum wage laws are set by the government to ensure workers:
select an answer from the options below.
a are employed if they want a job
b are paid a maximum amount per hour worked
c get paid at least a certain amount per hour
d get paid the same amount
this question is required.

Explanation:

• Option A: Minimum wage laws don't guarantee employment; they relate to pay, not job availability.
• Option B: Minimum wage is a minimum, not a maximum, so this is incorrect.
• Option C: Minimum wage laws set a floor on hourly pay, meaning workers get at least a certain amount per hour. This matches the definition of minimum wage.
• Option D: Minimum wage doesn't ensure all workers get the same amount; it just sets a minimum, and different jobs can have different pay above that minimum.

Answer:

C. get paid at least a certain amount per hour