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Once our benefit rate reaches min wage can it go lower????? - just wondering


Posted: Jul 15, 2010

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I think it depends on the laws in your state...nm - vickypage

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I checked on this - Triscuit

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When my benefits rate went down so much, I called support and put in a ticket. They called me back, and I asked that question. She said our benefits could Never go below minimum wage.

Probably you get fired if that's about to happen. nm - enigma

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