Xochitl's employers are able to pay her less than minimum wage primarily because ______.

A) what she earns is still much more than she could earn in her home country
B) her culture discourages her from asking for more
C) she is part of an informal economy
D) her salary is similar to other nannies in the neighborhood

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Justine Fajardo · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The fact that Xochitl is part of an informal economy means that she is not legally protected and her employers are not required to pay her minimum wage. This is a common situation for immigrant workers who may not have legal status or proper documentation. It is not relevant whether her salary is higher than what she could earn in her home country, or whether her culture discourages her from negotiating for better pay. The fact that other nannies in the neighborhood earn similar salaries does not excuse the employers from violating labor laws.

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