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CFR	Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to ESA

Title 29

Labor

Chapter V

Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor

Part 520

Employment Under Special Certificate of Messengers, Learners (Including Student-Learners), and Apprentices

Subpart B

What are the General Provisions Governing the Employment of Messengers, Learners (Including Student-Learners), and Apprentices at Subminimum Wages?

• Section Number: 520.200
• Section Name: What is the legal authority for payment of wages lower than the minimum wage required by section 6(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act?

    Section 14(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act provides, in order to 
prevent curtailment of employment opportunities, for the payment of 
special minimum wage rates to workers employed as messengers, learners 
(including student-learners), and apprentices under special certificates 
issued by the Department of Labor.