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.
The minimum wage in the United States is set by US labor law and a network of state, and local laws. Employers generally must pay workers the highest minimum wage prescribed by federal, state, and local law. As of July 2016, the federal government mandates a nationwide minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.