Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026

TL;DR (AI)

• This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to extend employee protections to incarcerated workers employed by both government and contracted entities within correctional facilities.
• The bill clarifies that incarcerated workers are considered employed by the operating agency or contracted entity, regardless of the specific work program.
• It excludes the costs of board, lodging, and certain court-imposed fees from wage calculations for incarcerated workers.