Minimum Wage vs. Starting Wage?

Question

I'm a 19-year-old college student planning on working part time. This will be my first actual job and I was just wondering if companies are ever allowed to pay lower than minimum wage as a starting wage. I live in California, so minimum wage is now $8. I was trying to research starting wages for Barnes and Noble and somewhere it said $6.75. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

In most job scenarios the minimum wage it exactly that, the minimum wage people can be paid.Some exceptions might be internships, tipped jobs, etc. But it sounds like B&N needs to update it paperwork. I'm assuming you're getting paid more than $6.75. If not, well, you're supposed to be...

Answer 2

No, you cannot pay less than minimum wage unless you earn tips (waitressing).  I think that even waitresses get minimum wage in California.