Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

Key Points

• This bill changes federal law to allow adults with disabilities who are 18 or older to work for less than the standard minimum wage. To qualify, the worker must personally choose to accept the job.
• It removes some current restrictions that prevent younger workers from taking these types of jobs. The goal is to provide more employment options for people who might struggle to find work in traditional settings.
• The bill also creates a shortcut for businesses if state agencies are slow to act. If the state fails to provide required career counseling or information, the employer can still hire the person at the lower wage rate.
• This change would affect thousands of workers in specialized work centers. While it aims to increase job access, it is controversial because many advocates want to see the subminimum wage eliminated entirely.

Impact Analysis

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