The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule to phase out subminimum wage certificates under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, representing a critical step toward ensuring equity and dignity in the workplace for individuals with developmental disabilities.
NACDD is launching a mini campaign for State DD Councils to reach out to self advocates, family members, and community advocates to submit a public comment by January 17th to share why we need to stop the practice of issuing new 14(c) certificates to employers, and phase out the use of existing 14(c) certificate holders.
Below is a toolkit that provides graphics, social media, and email copy for State DD Councils to use for outreach. Please tweak any copy to your state DD Council language and voice, as needed.
Webpage
LINK to page: https://bit.ly/TakeAction14cComment
LINK to public comment section: https://bit.ly/Submit14cComment
This landing page provides a brief explanation of the proposed rule and the following:
- What You Need To Know
- What You Can Do!
- Submitting a Public Comment
- Four questions to ask yourself to prepare your comment
- Call to Action
*Please use the links provided above in outreach communications.
Social Media Campaign
Proposed Schedule:
- January 8th
- January 13th
- January 15th
- January 17th
TAGS:
NACDD Social Channels
- https://www.facebook.com/NACDD
- https://www.instagram.com/nacdd_56/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/ddcouncils/?viewAsMember=true
US DOL Social Channels
- https://www.facebook.com/departmentoflabor
- https://www.instagram.com/usdol/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-s-department-of-labor/
Copy 1:
Take Action!
The U.S. Department of Labor [TAG] announced a proposed rule to phase out subminimum wage certificates under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, representing a critical step toward ensuring equity and dignity in the workplace for individuals with developmental disabilities.
And now, it’s your turn to provide feedback.
NACDD is calling self advocates, family members, and community advocates to submit a public comment by January 17th to share why we need to stop the practice of issuing new 14(c) certificates to employers, and phase out the use of existing 14(c) certificate holders.
Submit your comment: {INSERT LINK}
Copy 2:
📣 People with disabilities deserve fair wages!
Body:
The U.S. Department of Labor [TAG] is considering a proposed rule that could impact people with disabilities and their access to fair employment.
Now is the time to act! Submit your public comment through the US DOL platform and let your voice be heard. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that people with disabilities get fair wages for work.
💬 Take Action Today: [Insert Link]
Copy 3:
Is it fair to pay someone less money because they have a disability? We don’t think so.
Now is the time to act! The U.S. Department of Labor (TAG) is seeking public comments on its new proposed rule that would phase out 14(c) workshops and make fair and equitable wages for people with disabilities are reality.
Submit your public comment through the US DOL platform and let your voice be heard. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that people with disabilities get fair wages for work.
Don’t wait—comments are due by January 17th! Submit yours today and share this message with others who care about disability rights.
Take Action Today: [Insert Link]
Email Campaign
Proposed Schedule:
- January 8th or 9th
- January 14th
- January 16th
- January 17th
LAUNCH
Subject Line: Is it fair to pay someone less money because they have a disability?
Preheader: We don’t think so.
Headline: Now is the time to act!
Copy: The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking public comments on its new proposed rule that would phase out 14(c) workshops and make fair and equitable wages for people with disabilities are reality.
We are calling on self advocates, family members, and community advocates to submit a public comment by January 17th to share why we need to stop the practice of issuing new 14(c) certificates to employers, and phase out the use of existing 14(c) certificate holders.
To learn more about the proposed rule, visit https://bit.ly/TakeAction14cComment
To submit your comment, visit https://bit.ly/Submit14cComment
Deadline is January 17th! Submit your comment and share with your network.
Graphics
- Launch Graphic (LinkedIn)
- Launch Graphic (Instagram/Facebook)
Additional graphics will be added for campaign here.
