in california, can a owner/operator of a hotel pay the housekeepers $3.00 per room instead of the state minimum wage of $8.00 per hour ?

Question

in california, can a owner/operator of a hotel pay the housekeepers $3.00 per room instead of the state minimum wage of $8.00 per hour ?

Answer

As long as the $3.00 an hour covered minimum wage and overtime, if worked, it can be done. For example, if you are cleaning at least 3 rooms per hour, you are meeting the minimum wage. But under no circumstances can the method of payment fall below state minimum wage. Make sure you are keeping an accurate record of all hours worked in case you need to prove you are not being paid correctly.