Effects and properties of Opal Gemstones: The Opal Gemstones has long been known for its effects of love and lusciousness. It's a very sensual Gemstone, and is supposed to be a stone that attracts lovers. It's associated with the attributes of beauty, intellect and good fortune.
The Minimum Wage: An Overview. Minimum wage laws establish a base level of pay that employers are required to pay certain covered employees. The current federal minimum wage is $6.55 per hour. The laws consist primarily of federal and state statutes.
Currently, 29 states and D.C. have minimum wages above the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Five states have not adopted a state minimum wage: Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee. New Hampshire repealed their state minimum wage in 2011 but adopted the federal minimum wage by reference.