Ajax Company makes widgits in their factory in NY state. They sell their widgits to other companies in NY, NJ, and Connecticut. the Federal Wage law is $5.65/hour. What if NY State had a minimum wage law requiring $4.65/hour. Ajax pays its employees $4.665/hour. Employees bring suit in Federal Court for $5.65/hour. You be the judge!
What is your decision and Explain.

What if Ajax were to sell its widgits only in NY state? Would that change your opinion? Why?

What if Ajax sold its widgits only in NY but purchased plastic for parts in Maryland. Would that change your opinion? Why?

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Ajax Company makes widgits in their factory in NY state. They sell their widgits to other companies in NY, NJ, and Connecticut. the Federal Wage law is $5.65/hour. What if NY State had a minimum wage law requiring $4.65/hour. Ajax pays its employees $4.665/hour. Employees bring suit in Federal Court for $5.65/hour. You be the judge!  
What is your decision and Explain.

What if Ajax were to sell its widgits only in NY state? Would that change your opinion? Why?

What if Ajax sold its widgits only in NY but purchased plastic for parts in Maryland. Would that change your opinion? Why?

anonymous · Answer

mistake in one of the sentences: Ajax pays its employees $4.65/hour.

anonymous · Answer

As a judge, you would be forced to make Ajax pay the employees the federal minimum wage as that is the law. There's no need to take into account who/where/how Ajax sells their items.