Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
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Overview
The Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act aims to shift employment practices for people with disabilities away from special certificates under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It provides grants to employers to transition to competitive integrated employment models, phases out the use of these special certificates, and offers technical assistance to support this transformation. The Act also seeks to ensure people with disabilities are involved in the process and receive integrated services to support their success in the workforce and community.
Key provisions
- Provides grants to employers to transition to competitive integrated employment models.
- Phases out the use of special certificates issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Ensures people with disabilities are involved in the transformation process.
- Offers technical assistance and dissemination of best practices to employers and stakeholders.
- Requires employers to pay employees at least the higher of the federal minimum wage or the applicable state/local minimum wage.
- Establishes a timeline for phasing out special certificates.
- Authorizes funding for integrated community participation and wraparound services.
- Creates a competitive integrated employment fund to support states.
Who is affected
- Employers
- People with disabilities
- State and local governments
- Nonprofit organizations
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