Officials outline next steps after California ends subminimum-wage employment settings

Mar 26, 2025

State officials, the Department of Rehabilitation and Department of Developmental Services described efforts to transition people out of 14(c) subminimum-wage settings and expand competitive integrated employment; advocates urged a dedicated Employment First office and clearer statewide coordination.

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State officials and advocates told Assembly Budget Subcommittee 2 panels that California has completed the statutory phase‑out of subminimum wage under 14(c) certificates and is focusing on placing people into competitive integrated employment (CIE).

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