Florida Democratic Party Chair Calls Out Ridiculous Bill That Aims to Prevent Certain Populations From Receiving $15 Minimum Wage
January 30, 2021
January 30, 2021
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 30 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2021:
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Yesterday, Republican legislator Rep. Jeff Brandes filed a bill that would prevent certain populations from receiving the 15$ minimum wage, such as workers under the age 21, those convicted of felonies, state prisoners, and "other hard-to-hire employees", although he doesn't clarify who "hard to hire employees" are. In response to . . .
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Yesterday, Republican legislator Rep. Jeff Brandes filed a bill that would prevent certain populations from receiving the 15$ minimum wage, such as workers under the age 21, those convicted of felonies, state prisoners, and "other hard-to-hire employees", although he doesn't clarify who "hard to hire employees" are. In response to . . .