SECTION 355.680. Work by Residents

(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