[Hugin]

Churches are specifically exempted from having to pay minimum wage or any wage at all.

[GOPJ]

Go to link to see the requirement for a person to be considered an ‘independent contractor’... I can assure you these quasi slaves were NOT independent contractors.

https://churchexecutive.com/archives/legal-realities-3

"All employers — even churches — must be aware that the DOL takes the default position that all employees are nonexempt. This means they are eligible for minimum wage and overtime pay unless the employer can demonstrate that an exemption outlined by the DOL and the Act applies."