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No More Subminimum Wages for Georgia Workers With Disabilities

A new Georgia law eliminates the longstanding practice that allowed certain employers to pay individuals with disabilities less than the minimum wage. As of July 1, 2025, with few exceptions, workers must be paid at least the federal minimum wage regardless of...

Legislators Seeking to End Subminimum Wage Rule for Disabled Workers

Employees with disabilities who can do a specific job deserve the same wages as their co-workers. However, several community rehabilitation providers in Georgia have been taking advantage of a federal law that exempts disabled employees from federal minimum wage laws....