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.
Current Minimum Wage. Texas adopts the federal minimum wage rate. Effective July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. The Texas Minimum Wage Act does not prohibit employees from bargaining collectively with their employers for a higher wage. With specified restrictions, employers may count tips and the value of meals and lodging toward minimum wage.