"However, in our efforts to ensure that individuals with disabilities find employment and economic self-sufficiency, we obviously must draw a bright line in prohibiting and preventing employers from taking advantage of these vulnerable workers."
"Now the stated intention behind the 14(c) program is "to prevent the curtailment--to prevent the curtailment of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.""
"Maybe Atalissa was kind of a wake-up call to us that we have really got to look at not just that aspect, but a broader aspect of what is happening with worker exploitation."
"I don't know. Do we need to put a floor under this, or do we just need to say they have to be paid the minimum wage? You know? Period. That is it."
"We have a new administration that might be more adaptable to that, too."
"Exactly. We need everybody involved. Then we need to have it transparent, put out there so people know."
"Not only do you have to look at a person for their ability to do the job, but what other factors are there involved that might preclude that person from actually doing that job?"
"I think what you are saying is a lot of these are, what, just bargained away, and they accept some kind of a settlement?"
"Back wages."
"Should we certify that an individual is eligible for 14(c)? We don't have that requirement."
"Well, again, they may be--correct me if I am wrong, they may be nonprofit, but they do make money."