No, hiring anyone for less than minimum wage is illegal. In the U.S., all employees must be paid at least the federal minimum wage for all hours worked, regardless of whether they are in training or not. There may be certain exceptions for specific types of internships or training programs, but generally, any work performed must be compensated at least at minimum wage.
If an employer offers to hire you but explains that you will have to start out at a lesser training wage for the first two months before you move to minimum wage, is this legal?
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No, a training wage is only legal for the first few weeks.
No, hiring anyone for less than minimum wage is illegal.
Yes, if you do not have the skills for the job you do not get the full wage.
Yes, as long as you agree to it since the employee must consent to lower wages.
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