Join us for a Webinar on Ending Subminimum Wage!
March 14th at 1:00PM Eastern Time, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), and the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) are hosting a webinar to talk about why we need policy change to end this harmful practice. We will also talk about the actions you can take to support this important policy change.
If you need any accommodations, please contact NCIL’s Director of Advocacy and Public Policy Jessica Podesva at [email protected]. ASL and CART will be provided.We look forward to seeing you there!
Currently, it is legal for employers to pay people with disabilities subminimum wages solely based on their disability status under §14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Recent data found many disabled employees who worked under 14(c) certificates earned an average of $3.34 an hour, with many disabled workers earning far less. While 17 states have outlawed this indignation, it is time to end the archaic practice of paying subminimum wages nationwide. Tell your Member of Congress you want them to support The Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act.
Join us in calling on Congress to End Subminimum Wages.
Contact your Member of Congress and tell them to pass the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act.
As your constituent, I am writing to urge you to please support the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (H.R. 1263/S. 533). This important legislation would end the outdated practice of allowing employers to pay subminimum wages and allow people with disabilities to work in their communities for fair pay. I hope you will support fair pay for hard work by both cosponsoring and voting yes on this bill.
Currently, it is legal for employers to pay people with disabilities subminimum wages solely based on their disability status under §14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Recent data found many disabled employees who worked under 14(c) certificates earned an average of $3.34 an hour, with many disabled workers earning far less. While 17 states have outlawed this indignation, it is time to end the outdated and discriminatory practice of paying subminimum wages nationwide.
With the right supports and accommodations, disabled people can succeed in competitive, integrated employment alongside their colleagues without disabilities and be paid at least minimum wage. Passage of the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act would end the discriminatory practice of subminimum wage and provide states with grants and technical assistance needed to transition to competitive employment and create robust employment support programs for people with disabilities.
After 85 years of subminimum wage, it is long past time for people with disabilities to have real employment opportunities for equal pay. Please cosponsor and support the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act today.
Thank you for your consideration.