The color of a Ruby is the most important feature of the gemstone. Rubies are available in a range of red hues from purplish and bluish red to orange-red. The brightest and most valuable color of Ruby is often âa Burmese Rubyâ â an indication that it is a rich, passionate, hot, full red color with a slight blue hue.
Minimum Wage. What is 'Minimum Wage'. A minimum wage is a legally mandated price floor on hourly wages, below which non-exempt workers may not be offered or accept a job. As of June 2016, the minimum hourly wage rate in the United States is $7.25.
Minimum Wage. 1  The federal minimum wage is the minimum hourly pay for many workers. Tipped employees may have a different wage. 2  The minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour for covered nonexempt employees, effective July 24, 2009. Learn more about the minimum wage in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).