The proposal would permit employers to pay young people under 20 years of age, from May i through September 30, a wage of no less than either 75 percent of the otherwise applicable minimum wage or $2.50 per hour, whichever is less.
Message to the Congress Transmitting Proposed Youth Employment Opportunity Wage Legislation
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