Georgia Updates

Written by Anonymous | May 20, 2025 12:00:00 PM


Subminimum Wage Repealed

Georgia's state subminimum wage for workers with disabilities is repealed.
 
Starting July 1, 2025:
Employers who don’t have a special certificate from the U.S. DOL (as of 07/01/2025) must pay these workers at least the federal minimum wage.
 
Starting July 1, 2026:
  • Employers who did get a special certificate before July 1, 2025, must pay workers with disabilities at least half the federal minimum wage.
  • Employers who did not get a certificate by that date must pay the full federal minimum wage.
 
Starting July 1, 2027:
All employers must pay workers with disabilities at least the full federal minimum wage.

 

Bill Text: GA SB55 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Enrolled | LegiScan