Biden Administration Proposes Ending Subminimum Wage For Disabled Workers
Allwork
DECEMBER 6, 2024
The subminimum wage program, established in 1938, was initially designed for injured veterans, but now primarily benefits workers with disabilities in sheltered workshops. These workers are paid based on productivity or a per-item rate, with some earning as little as 25 cents per hour, according to SHRM.
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