NACDD Position Statement: The Urgent Need to End 14(c) and Sheltered Workshops for People with Developmental Disabilities and Transition to Integrated, Inclusive Employment
The time has come to end the practice of paying sub-minimum wages to people with developmental disabilities under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This outdated provision, enacted in 1938, allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage, perpetuating a system of segregation, exploitation, and limited opportunity.…