Employee doesn't get a paycheck

[davew128]

Right...but it does violate the minimum wage requirement. That refers to meals and lodging provided as a benefit of employment rather than in lieu of any wage.

Typical instances are farm workers, ranch hands, domestic employees etc.
Again, though, its not in lieu of a wage.

Well you're presupposing the monthly value of room and board in South Carolina is greater than 40 hours a week at minimum wage. I have no idea what the numbers are there beyond its minimum wage of $7.25, but I can tell you that in Southern California the monthly value of say a studio apartment, utilities, and food is most definitely more than minimum wage, even the new city mandated wage at issue in San Diego of about $11/hour.

 

[LdiJ]

Well you're presupposing the monthly value of room and board in South Carolina is greater than 40 hours a week at minimum wage. I have no idea what the numbers are there beyond its minimum wage of $7.25, but I can tell you that in Southern California the monthly value of say a studio apartment, utilities, and food is most definitely more than minimum wage, even the new city mandated wage at issue in San Diego of about $11/hour.

I am talking about the "housing for the employer's convenience" issue...nor can one equate a room in an employers home, where you are an employee, with even a studio apartment.

 

[davew128]

I am talking about the "housing for the employer's convenience" issue...nor can one equate a room in an employers home, where you are an employee, with even a studio apartment.

How is it any different than a property manager for a hotel or apartment complex being given free room and board at the property they work at since they might be on call? Sorry, I think you're reaching here.

 

[davew128]

Here's an ongoing thread amongst tax professionals that spells out why the minimum wage shouldn't be an issue. Having a cash component would help, but isn't required.

https://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&item=5905390440131080196&type=member&gid=2325470&trk=eml-b2_anet_digest-hero-5-hero-disc-0&midToken=AQFIYIV6dR4AZw&fromEmail=fromEmail&ut=0UxdJZnx0I7mo1