PART 50-202—MINIMUM WAGE DETERMINATIONS Cross Reference: For regulations relative to employment of learners, see 29 CFR part 522. Authority: Secs. 1, 4, and 6, 49 Stat. 2036, 2038; 41 U.S.C. 35, 38, 40. Sec. 10, 66 Stat. 308; 41 U.S.C. 43a. Subpart A—Application and Scope § 50-202.1 Application and scope. Not less than the minimum wages prescribed in this part shall be paid to employees described in § 50-201.102 of this chapter when their work relates to contracts subject to the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act. The minimum wages prescribed in this part shall apply to all contracts bids for which are solicited or negotiations otherwise commenced on or after the effective date of the applicable determination. Nothing in this part shall affect any obligations for the payment of minimum wages that an employer may have under any law or agreement more favorable to employees than than the requirements of this part. (Secs. 1, 4, 49 Stat. 2036, 2038; 41 U.S.C. 35, 38) [26 FR 9043, Sept. 26, 1961] Subpart B—Groups of Industries § 50-202.2 Minimum wage in all industries. In all industries, the minimum wage applicable to employees described in § 50-201.102 of this chapter shall be not less than $3.35 per hour commencing January 1, 1981, $3.80 per hour commencing April 1, 1990, and $4.25 per hour commencing April 1, 1991. [56 FR 32258, July 15, 1991] § 50-202.3 Learners, student learners, apprentices, and handicapped workers. Learners, student learners, apprentices, and handicapped workers may be employed at less than the minimum wage prescribed in § 50-202.2 to the same extent such employment is permitted under section 14 of the Fair Labor Standards Act. (Sec. 6, 49 Stat. 2038; 41 U.S.C. 40) [43 FR 28495, June 30, 1978] Subpart C [Reserved]