Task Force on Phasing Out Subminimum wage in South Carolina

There is a growing movement across the country to end subminimum wages for people with disabilities. In South Carolina bill s.533 to phase out subminimum wage and engage the Employment First Act, was signed into law on May 23, 2022. Subminimum wages will be phased out by August 1, 2024.

To make sure South Carolina is prepared when this happens, the South Carolina Legislature set up the Task Force on Eliminating Subminimum Wage to develop a plan.

The task force is working to ensure a smooth transition when subminimum wages are phased out by our state’s policy changes.

Provider Resources

Provider Transformation Manual 1.0

Provider Transformation Manual 2.0

Provider Transformation Efforts

Laurens DSNB Blog Post

Thrive Upstate Blog Post

Laurens DSNB discusses changing culture (video)

The executive directors at Laurens DSNB and Thrive Upstate are available to provide technical assistance and support regarding their transition from subminimum wage to competitive, integrated employment (CIE). Please reach out to hiremesc@able-sc.org to connect for support.