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For argument's sake, when using data sheets, it is very clear that there are problems with the reporting of 14(c) certificates, which make it difficult to obtain a full and accurate picture of who is being served in Ohio's settings. This issue is part of a larger discussion about the need for more federally mandated oversight of the DOL's Wage & Hour Division to ensure accuracy in data collection.

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Despite the limitations and potential gaps in the available data, the existence of even a single individual working under subminimum wage conditions is unacceptable. The incomplete reporting and lack of comprehensive oversight should not serve as excuses to maintain a harmful practice that perpetuates inequality and exploitation. It is imperative that legislation be enacted to end the use of subminimum wages once and for all, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for every worker. Protecting the rights and dignity of all individuals must take precedence over incomplete data or administrative shortcomings.​​