There is a proposed piece of federal legislation that would eliminate sub-minimum wage certificates to employers of individuals with disabilities. The Transitioning into Meaningful Employment (TIME) Act (H.R. 188), is currently in the House of Representatives. This bill would amend section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and would cease the issuing of any special wage certificates from the Department of Labor. These certificates permit working individuals with disabilities to be paid at a wage under the current federal minimum-wage limit of $7.25/hour. If this bill were enacted, the Secretary of Labor would cease issuing any new wage certificates. In terms of transition, for profit entities would have 1 year of their certificate remaining, government entities would have 2 years, and non-profits would have 3 years before their certificate would be revoked. These time frames would be from the date the bill was signed into law. For support of the bill, it is currently cosponsored by 39 Representatives (21 – D, 18 – R) without any Wisconsin Representatives currently cosponsoring the bill. If you have questions or comments, please contact Mitch Cornils at (920) 731-9831 x111, mitch@soarfoxcities, or contact your local legislator.
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