The Federal Department of Labor is seeking by Proposed Rulemaking to eliminate certificates that had allowed employers to pay productivity-based subminimum wages to workers with disabilities without violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Think it's a good idea?
Regardless, think Trump thinks it's a good idea?
Interesting time to make such a change given that Trump likes that cheap labor regardless that the purpose of the curtailments was altruistic in creating opportunities for employment for the disabled.
Anyway, you can share your thoughts on or before January 17, 2025, identified by Regulatory Information Number (RIN) 1235-AA14, by either of the following methods:
- Electronic Comments: Submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
- Mail: Address written submissions to: Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-3502, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210.
