Some Arizonians want their state's hard-won minimum-wage hike to apply only to "able-bodied" employees, leaving a loophole for paying disabled workers less. Full Story »
Posted by Jake Johansen
Provides a well sourced and balanced discussion of the difficult competing issues concerning paying disabled workers a minimum wage or a wage commensurate with their productive ability. Some argue that paying "commensurate wages", a practice employed most often by not-for-profit "sheltered workshops", provides employment for disabled workers not otherwise employable while others argue the practice is stigmatizing and demeaning. Very good journalism.
