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Labor Department's Decision Disheartens Advocates for Disabled Workers

7/16/2025

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On July 7, the US Department of Labor's decision to abandon plans to eliminate subminimum wage for disabled individuals left advocates disheartened. Despite 16 states moving away from this practice, over 600 sheltered workshops still pay as little as 25 cents an hour. Meanwhile, Georgia is pushing forward, targeting a complete ban by 2027.

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On July 7, the US Department of Labor's decision to abandon plans to eliminate subminimum wage for disabled individuals left advocates disheartened. Despite 16 states moving away from this practice, over 600 sheltered workshops still pay as little as 25 cents an hour. Meanwhile, Georgia is pushing forward, targeting a complete ban by 2027.