Land Of Lincoln Goodwill Gives Workers with Disabilities Their Jobs Back
Springfield-based Land of Lincoln Goodwill is backpedaling on its recent decision to lay off a number of workers with disabilities. The move by CEO Sharon Durbin sparked broad criticism this week.
Last month, Durbin announced Goodwill would be laying off its workers with disabilities, saying it couldn’t afford to keep them due to the upcoming minimum wage hike. That’s despite the fact that Goodwill is legally allowed to pay those workers below the minimum wage. Durbin herself receives a six figure salary.
Land of Lincoln Goodwill, according to its website, encompasses 37 counties in central Illinois and western Indiana.
The move angered employees and disability advocates, including Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Durbin offered an apology -- calling it an “error in judgement."
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