Kansas plan keeping low wages for disabled angers advocates

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Kansas legislators are considering a proposal that many disability rights advocates say would encourage employers to keep paying disabled workers less than the minimum wage, bucking a national trend.

Published 22 days ago · Topeka, United States

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The Independent

Kansas plan keeping low wages for disabled angers advocates

Kansas legislators are considering a proposal that many disability rights advocates say could help employers who pay disabled workers less than the minimum wage, bucking a national trend

22 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Kansas plan keeping low wages for disabled angers advocates

Kansas legislators are considering a proposal that many disability rights advocates say could help employers who pay disabled workers less than the minimum wage, bucking a national trend. A Kansas

22 days ago·United States

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Kansas plan keeping low wages for disabled angers advocates

Kansas legislators are considering a proposal that many disability rights advocates say could help employers who pay disabled workers less than the minimum wage, bucking a national trend

22 days ago·United States

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CBS News

Kansas plan that could help employers who pay disabled low wages is angering advocates

Kansas legislators may expand a tax credit for vendors employing disabled workers and paying them minimum wage, but it has a carveout allowing them to pay some workers less.

22 days ago·New York, United States

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Kansas plan keeping low wages for disabled angers advocates

By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators are considering a proposal that many disability rights advocates say would encourage employers to keep paying disabled workers less than the minimum wage, bucking a national trend. A Kansas House bill would expand a state income tax credit for goods and services purchased from vendors employing disabled workers, doubling the total allowed to $10 million annually. Vendors q…

22 days ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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National Post

Kansas plan keeping low wages for disabled angers advocates

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Kansas legislators are considering a proposal that many disability rights advocates say would encourage employers to keep paying disabled workers less than the minimum wage, bucking a national trend.

22 days ago·Canada

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