FLA. — Monday, a Florida Senate committee approved of a bill that allows employers to bypass minimum wage laws, if the worker's position can be classified as part of a training program.
Supporters believe this will create more job opportunities, though critics believe it undermines voter-approved wage protections.
Florida’s minimum wage is currently $13 per hour. It's set to increase to $15 by 2026.
A similar house bill is also advancing. But, both pieces of legislation still have to pass more hurdles before becoming law.
