Section 218-RICR-50-00-1.19 - INDIVIDUALS IN EXTENDED EMPLOYMENT, 14(C), AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT UNDER SPECIAL CERTIFICATE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACTA. The ability of employers to pay a subminimum wage to workers with disabilities is limited in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 361.55. These new limitations prohibit employers from paying subminimum wage to persons with disabilities under 29 C.F.R. Part 525, § 14(c) unless each worker has been regularly provided with career counseling and information about self-advocacy, self-determination, and peer mentoring training opportunities. ORS' VR Program monitors this activity. ORS will provide career counseling and information and referral services to all 14(c) certificate-holders to provide informed choice options and highlight the limitations of subminimum wage. ORS will provide these services initially, will then semi-annually review and reevaluate the status of each individual for two (2) years after the individuals' record is closed, and annually thereafter.B. The 14(c) certificate-holder will have the option to apply for vocational rehabilitations services if they so desire.218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-50-00-1.19
Amended effective 6/4/2023