Overtime pay at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate of pay is required after 40 hours of work in a workweek. 1  FLSA Minimum Wage: The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Many states also have minimum wage laws.
Giardiniera is a mixture of different fresh vegetables pickled in a vinegar/oil mixture. In Chicago, giardiniera is used more as a relish. You can find giardiniera either mild or hot but, if you are a Chicagoan, you know we love our giardiniera hot, hot, hot---especially over Italian beef.
Sweet and sour mix. Sweet and sour mix is a blend of lemon juice and syrup. It is often just refered to as sour mix, and is available at most liquor stores. To make your own, mix approx. eight ounces of lemon juice with two tablespoons of sugar. view recipes with sweet and sour mix