this question pertains to labor laws in the state of florida
may an employer set a pay schedule using the salary + commission standard that could leave the employee with less than minimum wage pay during slow periods. even if some weeks the employee can make well beyond minimum wage. this example specifically refers to the automotive repair industry.
Example:
base salary = $ 225.00
commission = $ 16.00 p/ billed hour
physical hours worked regardless = 57.5 hours p/ week
may an employer set a pay schedule using the salary + commission standard that could leave the employee with less than minimum wage pay during slow periods. even if some weeks the employee can make well beyond minimum wage. this example specifically refers to the automotive repair industry.
Example:
base salary = $ 225.00
commission = $ 16.00 p/ billed hour
physical hours worked regardless = 57.5 hours p/ week
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