Keely Cat-Wells emphasizes that her experience as a disabled individual facing job loss due to denied accommodations reflects systemic barriers impacting employment opportunities for many.
The article highlights the historical context of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which established minimum wage protections, yet systematically excluded marginalized groups from its benefits.
There is a growing bipartisan support in Congress, including advocates from both parties, to reform the outdated laws that permit employers to pay disabled people less than minimum wage.
The potential passage of the Transition to Competitive Integrated Employment Act is viewed as a critical step towards dismantling the discriminatory practices enshrined in Section 14(c) of the FLSA.
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