Is the payment of minimum wage required for people hired to do yardwork?
A. In general, minors or adults who mow lawns and perform other yard work in a neighborhood community generally provide their own equipment, set their own work schedule, and occasionally hire other individuals. Such persons are recognized as independent contractors and are not covered by the minimum wage requirements. On the other hand, if the individual uses your tools and equipment, you set their work hours, you pay them $50 or more during a calendar quarter and/or the employee works more than eight hours (total hours of domestic service for all employers) during any workweek, you will be required to pay minimum wage and overtime for all work over 40 hours per week.
