> more hours than what was required to have the store functioning properly Most likely, yes. Beyond the minimum amount of work needed to keep the store functio

> more hours than what was required to have the store functioning properly Most likely, yes. Beyond the minimum amount of work needed to keep the store functioning there are other tasks which offer some benefit, but not enough to justify the increased wages they would be paying employees to perform those tasks. Which is unfortunate for those employees who preferred longer hours and more total revenue over a higher hourly rate...