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Should the government still allow some employers to pay less than minimum wage?

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Jun 17, 2022

The so-called "subminimum wage" program was created for employers that hire people with disabilities, but some say that practice should end.

As the unemployment rises, it'll be important to keep an eye on how much more it rises for vulnerable groups, says Betsey Stevenson of the University of Michigan.

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