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.
Federal Minimum. The federal minimum wage is $7.50 per hour as of 2015. Based on a 40-hour work week, this works out to an annual salary of $15,600. As of 2015 this would mean that a single filer would be paying 10 percent federal income tax on the first $9,075 and 15 percent on the remaining $6,525.