Quick Answer. Low glomerular filtration rates (GFR) are caused by chronic kidney diseases according to MedicinePlus. The GFR is a measure of the amount of blood that passes through the glomeruli, which are tiny filters in the kidneys responsible for removing waste, in a single minute. To determine the GFR, blood tests are required.
1 For work performed from July 24, 2007 to July 23, 2008, the Federal minimum wage is $5.85 per hour. 2  For work performed from July 24, 2008 to July 23, 2009, the Federal minimum wage is $6.55 per hour. 3  For work performed on or after July 24, 2009, the Federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
Federal Minimum Wage. The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 since 2009, set forth by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The act also dictates that workers must receive overtime pay equivalent to 1.5 times the standard wage, for any more than 40 hours worked in a single week.