Quick Answer. Low glomerular filtration rates (GFR) are caused by chronic kidney diseases according to MedicinePlus. The GFR is a measure of the amount of blood that passes through the glomeruli, which are tiny filters in the kidneys responsible for removing waste, in a single minute. To determine the GFR, blood tests are required.
Minimum Wage. Overview. The federal minimum wage provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Many states also have minimum wage laws. Some state laws provide greater employee protections; employers must comply with both.
The federal minimum wage was first established at 25 cents during the Depression and since 1933 has risen to $7.25 per hour, which equates to $15,080 a year at 40 hours a week. Pennsylvania currently has its minimum wage set at the federal minimum and 21 states have a higher minimum wage than Pennsylvania.