The color of a Ruby is the most important feature of the gemstone. Rubies are available in a range of red hues from purplish and bluish red to orange-red. The brightest and most valuable color of Ruby is often âa Burmese Rubyâ â an indication that it is a rich, passionate, hot, full red color with a slight blue hue.
Minimum Wage. What is 'Minimum Wage'. A minimum wage is a legally mandated price floor on hourly wages, below which non-exempt workers may not be offered or accept a job. As of June 2016, the minimum hourly wage rate in the United States is $7.25.
At the time of publication, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Some states have higher minimums. For example, in California, the minimum wage is $8 per hour. Many teens earn minimum wage at their summer jobs. In some cases, their hourly wage may be less than the federal minimum, due to the youth minimum wage established under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The youth minimum wage may be paid to people under age 20 who work at a job for 90 days or less.