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John Sarbanes: “Suppose someone takes a job and he gets the below wage for, say, 5 months, and then they let him go because they do not…”

On the recordJune 28, 1996
Suppose someone takes a job and he gets the below wage for, say, 5 months, and then they let him go because they do not need him anymore. When that man or woman goes to another job, do they get the below minimum wage for another 6 months in the new job, as well?
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing wage issues and employment during a debate.

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