What firms qualify for handicapped-worker permits?
Any type of establishment that contemplates employment of handicapped people qualifies for handicapped-worker permits. Who qualifies as a handicapped worker? A handicapped worker is a person whose capabilities are limited in the performance of the tasks in a particular employment situation. How much does a handicapped worker have to be paid? A handicapped worker has to be paid at least the minimum wage or a percentage thereof, based on the extent to which a worker’s performance is limited, but in no case may it fall below 50 percent of the minimum wage. Howerver, to pay less than the minimum wage, the employer must first have on file a subminimum-wage permit for each performance-limited person. These are issued by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Labor Standards. How is the subminimum-rate calculated based on the extent to which the worker’s performance is limited? Definition of performance: Performance is based on a time study of handicapped workers as compared to a tim
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