Federal SB4143 aims to extend Fair Labor Standards Act coverage to incarcerated workers.
Federal SB4143, the Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026, seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to include incarcerated workers under its coverage. This means that incarcerated individuals who perform work in correctional facilities, whether operated by public agencies or private entities, will be considered employees for labor standards purposes. The bill defines "incarcerated worker" and specifies that certain fees and costs should not be deducted from their wages. This change aims to ensure fair wages for incarcerated workers.
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