Note: This page contains information about the side effects of furosemide. Some of the dosage forms included on this document may not apply to the brand name Lasix. For the Consumer. In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by furosemide (the active ingredient contained in Lasix). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Minimum Wage Workers By State: Statistics, Totals. The number of Americans making the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour or less was 3.3 million in 2013. That total accounts for about 4.3 percent of the hourly workforce, a share that has gradually declined in recent years.
The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, and has not increased since July 2009. However, some states have a higher minimum wage rate. When the state minimum wage rate is higher than the federal rate, employers are required to pay workers the higher amount. Currently, there are no official decisions on an increased federal minimum wage in 2017.