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Ensuring Fair Wages? Subminimum Wages for Individuals with Disabilities Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Workers
with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to exploitation by their
employers. When these workers are employed pursuant to Section 14(c) of
the Fair Labor Standards Act, however, they are entitled to protections
with which many advocates may be unfamiliar. Recent events in Atalissa,
Iowa, should prompt advocates for workers with disabilities to
familiarize themselves with Section 14(c) and related state legislation.
Copies of this article are available for individual purchase online for $15 apiece.
Related Articles
- William P. Quigley, Primer on Minimum-Wage and Overtime Issues Under the Fair Labor Standards Act for Low-Wage Workers and Their Advocates (Feb. 1996)
- Rick McHugh, Recognizing Wage and Hour Issues on Behalf of Low-Income Workers (Sept.-Oct. 2001)
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