Despite incremental improvements in labor rights for disabled workers, many remain trapped in an unjust system reinforced by outdated policies like subminimum wage laws.
Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to pay disabled workers less than minimum wage, a relic from the 1938 law erroneously designed to aid disabled veterans.
Proponents of sheltered workshops often argue that they provide valuable job experience; however, most disabled workers remain in these low-paying jobs without prospects for advancement.
A National Council on Disability report reveals that less than 5% of sheltered workshop workers transition to competitive employment, highlighting systemic barriers to economic independence.
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