Originally Posted by
flyerCO
It would be illegal to pay by room, at least in US. Unless in an exempt job, one must be paid at least min wage per hour, which varies based on location. However, doesn't stop scummy companies from doing so.
Actually, according to Wikipedia:
In the United States, the
Fair Labor Standards Act requires that all employees, including
piece work employees, earn at least the
minimum wage. In calculating an appropriate piece work rate, employers must keep track of average productivity rates for specific activities and set a piece work rate that ensures that all workers are able to earn minimum wage.
[13] If a worker earns less than the minimum wage, the employer has to pay the difference. Exceptions to this rule include instances where: (i) the worker is a family member of the employer; (ii) if in any calendar quarter of the preceding year there were fewer than 500 one-hour work days; (iii) in agricultural businesses, if a worker primarily takes care of livestock on the range; (iv) if non-local hand-harvesting workers are under 16, are employed on the same farm as their parent, and receive the piece work rate for those over 16.
... and of the ones I've chatted with, they are not employees of the property, but of a contractor so there may be constraints on the property being able to keep someone over if needed.