Is it legal to be paid under minimum wage?

Answer:
Paying employees under the minimum wage is a violation of the labor standard laws. There is a law imposing the minimum wage and anything paid below the minimum is a violation.

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why do you think they call it "Minimum Wage"?

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yes in most cases. Jobs like waitress ussually get less hourly wage but keep all tips. Depends on the job and State you live.

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Usually no. There are some rare cases. However, for most circumstances, nope.

According to the law if a waitress makes less then minimum wage in tips, the employers must make up the difference

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yes.

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no. Its the lowest your allowed to get paid.

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It is legal as long as you sign a contract or you agree that you be paid on that wage.

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If your under the age of 18, a full time student and a dependent, yes you can be paid less, but your not taxed and I don't think you can work more than 20 hours a week.

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There are some businesses that are exempt from the minimum wage law.

Restaurant workers who get tips and some agraculture workers are two groups.

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Like anything, I'm sure there are loopholes around it.

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No. If an employer is doing that, it is a criminal act.

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Waitresses because they rely on tips!