Illinois passed the Dignity in Pay Act last month, joining 18 other states in ending subminimum wages for workers with disabilities. The legislation aims to ensure fair wages by gradually phasing out 14(c) certificates by 2029. These certificates, part of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, allow employers to choose to pay wages based on productivity, rather than meeting minimum wage.
Disability advocates and organizations have applauded the passage of the legislation as a monumental victory. Governor JB Pritzker, who is expected to sign it, said, “The Dignity in Pay Act is an unprecedented, crucial leap forward to a future where all individuals, regardless of ability, can maximize their talents and contributions to our workforce—and earn a fair wage.”
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