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.
Minimum Wage. Overview. The federal minimum wage provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Many states also have minimum wage laws. Some state laws provide greater employee protections; employers must comply with both.
They earn the minimum wage at a thankless job that is their only form of income. And that income is extremely low. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour. That means $15,080 per year for a full-time worker. Minimum wage varies depending on the state you live in, but most states have chosen to remain at the bottom of the wage scale. Simply put, the minimum wage is too low and has been that way for far too long.