Federal SB4143 aims to extend Fair Labor Standards Act coverage to incarcerated workers.

Federal SB4143, the Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026, amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to include incarcerated workers under its coverage. This means incarcerated workers, whether employed by public agencies or private entities through contracts with public agencies, will be considered employees under the act. The bill also defines "court-imposed fee" and "correctional facility" to clarify the scope of its provisions.

Federal SB4143 aims to extend Fair Labor Standards Act coverage to incarcerated workers.

Federal SB4143, the Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026, amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to include incarcerated workers under its coverage. This means incarcerated workers, whether employed by public agencies or private entities through contracts with public agencies, will be considered employees under the act. The bill also defines "court-imposed fee" and "correctional facility" to clarify the scope of its provisions.