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 a network of federal, state, and local laws. Employers generally must pay workers the highest minimum wage prescribed by federal, state, or summer local law. As of July 2016, the federal government mandates a nationwide minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.