Due to a loophole in the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, employers can obtain a special wage certificate that allows them to pay employees with disabilities a wage much lower than the federal minimum wage. A company that takes advantage of this Depression-era loophole is one of the most well-known nonprofits in the United States:
Goodwill Pays Workers With Disabilities Less Than Minimum Wage
Goodwill employees receive as little as 22 cents per hour, significantly lower than the federal minimum wage of $7.25.