1. (a) Subsidized employment is a core activity as defined in §811.25(a)(1) of this chapter.

2. (b) Subsidized employment is full or part-time employment that is subsidized in full or in part and complies with this section. Subsidized employment may occur in either the private sector or public sector. A Board shall not be the employer of record for Choices individuals enrolled in a subsidized employment activity. Subsidized employment includes but is not limited to the following:

   1. (1) subsidized internship with a portion of the Choices individual's wages subsidized;
   2. (2) subsidized employment with a staffing agency acting as the employer of record; and
   3. (3) subsidized employment with the actual employer acting as the employer of record.

3. (c) Wages.

   1. (1) Wages shall be at least federal or State minimum wage, whichever is higher. Boards must set a policy to establish the amount of the wage that is subsidized.
   2. (2) Employers must provide the same wages and benefits to subsidized employees as for unsubsidized employees with similar skills, experience, and position.

Source Note:The provisions of this §811.43 adopted to be effective June 30, 2002, 27 TexReg 5529.