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I provide meals and lodging for my employee. Can I count the fair market value of the meals and lodging towards the minimum wage obligation?

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I provide meals and lodging for my employee. Can I count the fair market value of the meals and lodging towards the minimum wage obligation?

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A. Yes, if the meals and lodging are provided for the private benefit of the employee. However, if you require your employee to live on-site, or if you derive a mutual benefit from the employee living on the premises, you must pay minimum wage in addition to the value of meals and lodging. OAR 839-020-0025. Q. I paid my employee $8.50 per hour in 2008 (55 cents above the minimum wage). He claims I am legally obligated to pay him at least $8.95 per hour (again, 55 cents above the minimum wage) as of January 1, 2009. Is that right? A. No. The law only requires you to pay the minimum wage of $8.40 per hour as of January 1, 2009, unless you have a contract or policy providing otherwise.