Labor Department Seeks to Abolish Sub-Minimum Wages for Disabled Workers

The Labor Department has proposed a rule that would bar sub-minimum wage certificates for disabled workers, triggering a mix of support and opposition.
Labor Department Seeks to Abolish Sub-Minimum Wages for Disabled Workers
The Department of Labor in Washington, on Aug. 6, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new rule that would end the practice of paying workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage. Supporters of the proposal say it would reduce poverty within the disability community, while opponents argue it would reduce critical employment opportunities for people whose disabilities prevent them from finding employment at market rates.

The proposal, announced by the DOL on Dec. 3, would phase out certificates that allow employers to pay subminimum wages to disabled workers under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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