California to Ban Subminimum Wages for Workers with Developmental Disabilities

California to Ban Subminimum Wages

Sub-minimum wage is a decades-old practice originating from the Great Depression. A new California law will ban sub-minimum wages paid to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities Organizations that hire adults with disabilities to perform simple jobs like stuffing envelopes or assembling bike safety mirrors for local businesses and nonprofits under contract will be affected. … Read more