(a) Residents may be required to perform the following types of work responsibilities without monetary compensation:
- (1) assignments which are part of a formalized vocational training curriculum;
- (2) tasks performed as a community service pursuant to a juvenile court order; and
- (3) routine housekeeping chores which are shared by all youth in the facility, including general facility maintenance.
- (b) Residents shall not be permitted to perform any work prohibited by state or federal regulations pertaining to child labor.
- (c) Repetitive, purposeless, or degrading make-work is prohibited.
- (d) A resident's work assignments shall be excused or temporarily suspended if medically contraindicated.
- (e) Residents shall be provided with the necessary supervision, appropriate tools, cleaning implements, and clothing to safely and effectively complete their assignments.
- (f) Residents shall not perform personal services for staff.
Source Note:The provisions of this §355.680 adopted to be effective November 15, 2013, 38 TexReg 7973.