Section 7-503. JOBS ELIGIBLE FOR INCENTIVES

 

503.1Jobs to be approved for incentives shall do the following:

 

(a)Provide a prevailing entrance wage for the job being performed, but shall not be subsidized at a rate which exceeds the minimum wage rate specified in §6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act; and

 

(b)Provide for the development of job skills which lead to future economic self sufficiency.

 

503.2Employment opportunities under the program may be with the Government of the District of Columbia or in the private sector on a fully funded, partially, or matchfunded basis through grants to or contracts with non-profit or profitmaking organizations, associations, institutions or businesses.

 

503.3Participant wage rates shall be in conformity with all federal and local laws, and in no event shall the wage rate be less than the higher of the following:

 

(a)The minimum wage rate specified in §6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act: and

 

(b)The minimum wage rates prescribed by applicable state or District laws and regulations.

 

503.4In order to ensure meaningful jobs, the Director shall approve only jobs which in the Director's judgement will provide marketable job skills and enhance the goals of the Out-of-School Year-Round Employment Program.

 

503.5The Director may coordinate with various business and community organizations to solicit employer participation in identifying eligible jobs with youth employment opportunities. Emphasis shall be placed on utilizing organizations with strong associations with minority businesses.

 

503.6The Director may enter into formal arrangements or agreements with an organization to aid in the search for suitable employment opportunities.

 

503.7Employers shall be reimbursed at the agreed-upon subsidized wage level and fringe benefits exclusive of overtime, premium pay or other labor costs for a period of fifty-two (52) weeks of subsidized employment.

 

503.8Employers shall provide for any periodic or other wage increases above the subsidization level from their own funds unless specific authorization is obtained in writing from the Director.

 

503.9The Director may approve jobs individually or as a block of jobs, if the multiple jobs are associated with a distinct project, and if in his or her judgement adequate funds are available for supplies and materials to complete the project.

 

503.10Participating employers under the Act shall comply with the following laws:

 

(a)The Human Rights Law of the District of Columbia;

 

(b)Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;

 

(c)The Equal Pay Act;

 

(d)The Rehabilitation Act;

 

(e)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and

 

(f)Any other applicable non-discrimination laws.