Trends in Subminimum Wage Employment from 2013 to 2022, Part 1: Number of 14(c) Certificates
Data Note No. 79, 2023
Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to pay employees with disabilities less than the minimum wage, also known as subminimum wage. However, as opportunities for competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities has grown, so too has the push to end subminimum wage. Data Note 79 provide a quick look at this promising, nationwide trend towards more equitable employment for persons with disabilities.