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Form WH-501: Application for Certificate to Employ Workers with Disabilities Under Section 14(c)
Application for a certificate allowing employers to pay subminimum wages to workers with disabilities under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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DOL Form WH-501 - Application for Certificate to Employ Workers with Disabilities Under Section 14(c)
Application for a certificate allowing employers to pay subminimum wages to workers with disabilities under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Scan points- 1Failing to conduct proper prevailing wage surveys — certificates require accurate comparative data.
- 2Not completing individual worker assessments — wages must be calculated individually, not as a blanket policy.
- 3Missing annual renewal deadlines — expired certificates mean all workers must be paid at least minimum wage.
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This form lets organizations apply for a certificate to pay workers with disabilities wages below the federal minimum wage, calculated based on their productivity compared to workers without disabilities.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Apply before employing workers with disabilities at subminimum wages. Certificates must be renewed annually.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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Employer Info
3 items
Legal name of the employing organization.
Principal place of business.
Federal Employer Identification Number.
Operations
2 items
Description of work performed by workers with disabilities.
Total number of workers to be covered by the certificate.
Wages
2 items
The wage rate paid to workers without disabilities for comparable work.
Method used to determine commensurate wage rates.
Signature
1 items
Signature of authorized company official.
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What is DOL Form WH-501 used for?
This form lets organizations apply for a certificate to pay workers with disabilities wages below the federal minimum wage, calculated based on their productivity compared to workers without disabilities.
Who must file DOL Form WH-501?
Employers and sheltered workshops seeking a Section 14(c) certificate to employ workers with disabilities at commensurate wages.
What information does DOL Form WH-501 require?
A certificate allowing payment of subminimum wages calculated as a percentage of prevailing wage rates, commensurate with the worker's productivity.
When is DOL Form WH-501 due?
Apply before employing workers with disabilities at subminimum wages. Certificates must be renewed annually.
Where do I file DOL Form WH-501?
Submit to the Wage and Hour Division office serving your area.
How do I complete DOL Form WH-501?
Complete the application with detailed information about your organization, the work performed, and your wage methodology. WHD will conduct a review.
What happens if DOL Form WH-501 is filed incorrectly?
FLSA Section 14(c) allows employers to pay commensurate (productivity-based) wages to workers whose disabilities impair their productive capacity for the work being performed.
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