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.
The Fair Labor Standards Act is a federal law setting down minimum wage and required overtime pay, as well as rules on the employment of minors. According to the current version of the law, the federal minimum wage as of early 2013 was $7.25 an hour, and overtime had to be paid at 1.5 times the hourly wage (states may set higher minimum wages). Some employees are exempt from FLSA rules on hourly wages and/or overtime.