WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
PROPOSED RULE MAKING ORDER
INTRODUCTORY CLAUSE
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections proposes an order to repeal and recreate
chapter
DOC 313
, relating to
prison industries
and correctional farms
.
RULE SUMMARY
B.
Statutory Authority to Promulgate the Rule: s.
227.11 (2)
, Stats.
C.
Explanation of agency authority
Subject to approval by the prison industries board, t
he department of corrections is
authorized to establish prison industries for the employment of inmates in state prisons
.
D.
Related statute or rule
Ch
apters
DOC 3
02
,
304
,
306
,
308
,
309
,
310
,
311
,
313
,
314
,
316
,
324
,
325
,
326
, and
327
, relat
ing
to the supervision of inmates.
E.
Plain Language Analysis
The rule
proposal does all of the following
:
1.
Reorganizes and updates the rule chapter.
2.
Repeals the following definitions:
employee and program review committee
.
(Section
DOC 313.03
.)
3.
Creates the following definitions:
base wage,
industr
ies
director, inmate employee, and prison industry.
(Section
DOC 313.03
.)
4.
E
liminate
s
throughout the
proposed rule the involvement of the program review committee in the assignment of inmates to pr
ison industry work
.
5.
Change
s
the emphasis of the rule chapter
. The current rule chapter emphasizes the
rights of inmates as “employees” of prison industries
. The proposed rule chapter emphasizes that
prison industries
is a
correctional program
which gives
inmates
valuable
employment experience
.
6.
Include
s
among the criteria for selection
documented security concerns, including assaultive history, and sentence structure. (Section
DOC 313.06 (2) (b) 6.
and
7.
)
7.
E
liminate
s
the provision
regarding recommendations for extra good time
under s.
DOC 313.07 (7)
.
8.
Eliminate
s
the listing of work rules.
Establishe
s
the authority of
the
industr
ies
director to establish work rules applicable to inmate employees. (Section
DOC 313.09
.)
9.
Repeals
the provision which established an additional
“
employee
”
disciplinary process
under s.
DOC 313.
09 (3)
. Retain
s
th
e
provision that
inmate employees may be disciplined for violations of
chapter DOC 303. Authorizes prison industries staff to take corrective action for a violation of work rules established under s.
DOC 313.09
,
regardless of whether the violation constitutes a violation of
ch.
DOC 303
. (S
ubs.
DOC 313.10
(2) and (3)
.)
10.
Expand
s
the bases for terminating an inmate
employee
from employment in a prison industry to include
removal from position
for non-negative reasons,
be
ing
a threat to the security and safety of the institution
, and exceeding the
period of work assignment
. The department added th
e
last criterion for removal to address the limited number of opportunit
ies
to access
the
prison industry program.
This provision permits a durational employment limit to allow more inmates the opportunity to work in prison industry jobs.
(Section
DOC 313.11 (1)
.)
11.
Simplifie
s
the section addressing inmate compensation under the prison industry program. Elim
inate
s
the payment of
double time as well as paid leave.
(Section
DOC 313.12
.)
12.
Clarifies the section addressing the work day. (Section
DOC
313.13
.)
13.
Eliminate
s
the provision giving priority to inmates upon transfer.
14.
Eliminate
s
the specific provision for inmates to make
“
employee
”
suggestions
.
15.
Changes
the
number of days for temporary layoff and eliminates compensation for separation. Adds removal to language
in addition to
termination.
(Section
DOC
313.16
.)
16.
Addresses work done by inmates on correctional farms and the dairy processing plant. (Section
DOC
313.18
.)
F.
Summary of and Comparison with Existing or Proposed Federal Regulations that are intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule
There are no federal regulations that regulate the
employment of inmates in prison industries, except for
p
rison industries
programs certified by the federal
private sector prison industry enhancement certification program (
PSPIEC
)
under 18 USC
17.61 (c)
.
G.
Comparison of similar rules in adjacent states:
1.
Illinois
Prison Industries Board: Illinois does not address this issue.
Assignment to Prison Industries: In Illinois, physically capable inmates may be assigned to prison industries if they are not assigned full-time to another facility program. (20 ILAC 117.30 (b)) In Wisconsin, there is an application process which determines whether inmates will be assigned to prison industries. (DOC 313.04) In Illinois, the factors that a facility may consider in the selection process are (1) the inmate’s security level, grade classification, and adjustment to the institution, and (2) the skills needed to participate in the program. (20 ILAC 117.30 (c) (1) – (2)) In Wisconsin, the factors that a facility may consider in the selection process are (1) education, (2) attitude, (3) experience and training, (4) physical and mental abilities, (5) prior institutional employment, (6
) documented
security concerns, (7) the inmate’s sentence structure.
Work Times: Illinois allows each facility to establish the working hours for prison industries. (20 ILAC 117.40 (a)) Wisconsin similarly allows prison industries to establish its own working hours
.
Training: Illinois rules require inmates to be trained on equipment, materials, and safety precautions related to their work. (20 ILAC 117.40 (e)) Wisconsin rules establish a probationary period in which inmates are trained to perform their work duties. Illinois requires that inmates sign acknowledgement that they received training prior to using equipment and materials at work.
(20 ILAC 117.40 (e)) Wisconsin rules do not require inmates to sign acknowledgment that they had received training, however Wisconsin rules require that employee performance be evaluated during the probation period to insure that adequate training is being provided to the inmates.
Pay Rate: Illinois allows pay scales to be determined at each facility based upon effort, skill, and financial value of work performed (20 ILAC 117.40 (a)) Wisconsin requires that inmates be paid according to actual hours worked and that base wages are established by prison industries. In Illinois, inmates that participate in prison industries must contribute part of their wages (3 – 5%) to offset the cost of their incarceration. (20 ILAC 117.30 (f)) Wisconsin rules have no provisions that require inmates to offset the cost of their incarceration.
Work Conditions: Illinois rules require that the department of corrections comply with federal, state, and local health and safety standards in operating prison industries. (20 ILAC 117.40 (a)) Wisconsin rules do not contain a similar provision. Illinois rules also require that safety inspections be performed at least monthly to ensure safe workplace conditions. (20 ILAC 117.40 (b)) Wisconsin rules do not have a similar provision.
Products of Prison Industries: Illinois prohibits prison industries products from be distributed free of charge and prohibits prison industries products from being included in bartering arrangements. (20 ILAC 117.20 (d) – (e)) Wisconsin rules contain no similar provisions. Illinois requires that its state agencies and institutions purchase needed materials from the prison industries program unless the items are not available (20 ILAC 117.50 (b)) Wisconsin rules contain no similar provisions.
Specific Programs: 20 ILAC 117.70 gives Illinois prison industries the authority to conduct a recycling program, while 20 ILAC 117.80 gives Illinois prison industries the authority to establish animal training and care programs. Wisconsin rules have no similar provisions.
Prison Enhancement Certification Program: Illinois code does not address this issue.
Terminology: Illinois uses the term “Correctional Industries Program” in reference to the state program that provides inmates with work for pay. Wisconsin uses the term “prison industries” in reference to providing inmates with work for pay.
2.
Iowa
Prison Industries Board: Iowa established a seven-member prison industries advisory board (ICA s.
904.803
) to adopt rules and
advise
the state director of prison industries concerning management of prison industries (ICA s.
904.804
). Wisconsin does not address this issue.
Assignment to Prison Industries: Iowa code does not address this issue.
Work Times: Iowa code does not address this issue.
Training: Iowa code does not address this issue.
Pay Rate: Iowa code does not address this issue.
Work Conditions: Iowa code does not address this issue.
Products of Prison Industries: In Iowa, prison industries may sell products to state agencies and institutions, and nonprofit organizations. (ICA s.
904.815
) Limited public sales of prison
industries products may be made when sales to approved organizations are insufficient to continue operating the shop. (201 IAC 37.2 (4)) Wisconsin does not address this issue.
Specific Programs: Iowa code does not address this issue.
Prison Enhancement Certification Program: Iowa code does not address this issue.
Terminology: Iowa uses the term “Iowa state industries” in reference to its state work program that provides inmates with work for pay. Wisconsin uses the term “prison industries” in reference to providing inmates with work for pay.
3.
Michigan
Prison Industries Board: Michigan’s department of corrections has the authority to establish an advisory council for state correctional industries (MCLS s.
800.324
). Wisconsin does not address this issue.
Assignment to Prison Industries: Michigan code does not address this issue.
Work Times: Michigan code does not address this issue.
Training: Michigan code does not address this issue.
Pay Rate: Michigan code does not address this issue.
Work Conditions: Michigan code does not address this issue.
Products of Prison Industries: In Michigan, prison industry products may be sold to state agencies and institutions (MCLS s.
800.326 (1) (a)
and also to private businesses or individuals if the products are textiles and there are no similar products manufactured by an in-state private business (MCLS s.
800.326 (1) (c)
). Wisconsin rules have no similar provisions.
Specific Programs: Michigan code does not address this issue.
Prison Enhancement Certification Program: MCLS s.
800.324
allows Michigan’s department of corrections to establish a private sector/prison industry enhancement certification program. DOC 313.15 governs Wisconsin’s implementation of a PS/PIEC program. In Michigan, inmates working in the PS/PIEC program must receive wages that are not less than those paid for similar work, and deductions may not exceed 80% of gross wages. (MCLS s.
800.324
(h)) In Wisconsin, inmates working in the PS/PIEC program must receive comparable wages to those paid for similar work in the private sector as well. However, Wisconsin rules do not address deductions.
Terminology: Michigan uses the term “correctional industries” in reference to providing inmates with work for pay. Wisconsin uses the term “prison industries” in reference to providing inmates with work for pay.
4.
Minnesota
Prison Industries Board: Minnesota code does not address this issue.
Assignment to Prison Industries: Minnesota requires all inmates to work and only illness, physical disability, or participation in an education or treatment program will excuse an inmate
from this requirement. (MSA s.
243.18 (2)
) Wisconsin rules have no similar provision.
Work Times: Minnesota code does not address this issue.
Training: Minnesota code does not address this issue.
Pay Rate: Minnesota allows the commissioner of corrections to determine appropriate compensation for inmate labor based upon the quality and character of the work performed
.
(MSA s.
243.23
. (1)
) Wisconsin
allows prison industries to determine appropriate compensation for inmate labor. Minnesota allows the commissioner to pay a minimal amount of money to inmates who cannot work due to illness or physical disability. (MSA s.
243.23 (1)
) Wisconsin only requires that inmates that are injured while working for prison industries such that they cannot work must receive the same base pay unless terminated or removed. Minnesota also permits the commissioner to deduct funds from inmate accounts for many reasons including taxes, repaying advances, gate money, family support, court ordered restitution, and room and board. (MSA s.
243.23 (1)
– (14)) Wisconsin rules contain no similar provision.
Work Conditions: Minnesota code does not address this issue.
Products of Prison Industries: Minnesota code does not address this issue.
Specific Programs: Minnesota code does not address this issue.
Prison Enhancement Certification Program: In Minnesota, an inmate may work for a private business that manufactures products that are placed in the stream of interstate commerce as long as the inmates are paid at least the minimum wage for work of a similar nature in a similar locality. (MSA s.
243.88 (2)
) In Wisconsin, inmates working in the PS/PIEC program must receive comparable wages to those paid for similar work in the private sector.
Terminology: Minnesota uses the term “Minnesota correctional industries” in reference to its state work program that provides inmates with work for pay. Wisconsin uses the term “prison industries” in reference to providing inmates with work for pay.
H.
Summary of the factual data and analytical methodologies that DOC used in support of its determination of the rule’s fiscal effect on small businesses under s.
227.114
, Stats.
The department of corrections has determined that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses since the rule does not regulate small businesses as that term is defined in s.
227.114
, Stats.
I.
Any analysis and supporting documents that DOC used in support of
the department's
determination of the proposed rule’s effect on small businesses or that was used when the DOC prepared an economic impact report.
Not applicable.
J.
Effect on small businesses
Not applicable.
K.
Agency contact person
William J. Pollard
,
Warden,
Dodge
Correctional Institution
, Department of Corrections
,
c/o 3099 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 7925, Madison, WI, 53707-7925
; by phone:
(
920
)
324
-
7200
;
or by email:
DOCDLAdministrativeRulesCommittee@wisconsin.gov
L.
Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission
Written comments on the proposed rule will be accepted and receive consideration if they are received by
Bill Pollard c/o
Glen Mercier
. Written comments should be addressed to:
Glen Mercier
,
at
3099 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 7925, Madison, WI, 53707-7925
or by e-mail:
DOCDLAdministrativeRulesCommittee@wisconsin.gov
SUBMISSION OF RULE TO THE PRISON INDUSTRIES BOARD.
The department submitted the rule proposal to the Prison Industries Board for approval as required under s.
303.015 (1) (c)
,
Stats. The Board approved the rule proposal on
December 3, 2014.
TEXT OF RULE
SECTION 1.
Chapter
DOC 3
1
3
is repealed and recreated to read:
P
RISON INDUSTRIES
DOC
313.01
Purpose.
DOC 313.02
Authority.
DOC 313.03
Definitions.
DOC 313.04
Establishment of a prison industry.
DOC 313.05
Documentation.
DOC 313.06
Application and approval.
DOC 313.07
Probationary period.
DOC 313.08
Performance evaluation.
DOC 313.09
Work rules.
DOC 313.10
Discipline.
DOC 313.11
Termination and removal.
DOC 313.12
Compensation.
DOC 313.13
Work day.
DOC 313.14
Inmate employee labor unions.
DOC 313.15
Equal opportunity
.
DOC 313.16
Shutdown and layoff.
DOC 313.17
Private sector and prison industry enhancement certification programs.
DOC 313.18
Correctional farms
DOC 313.01 Purpose.
The purposes of prison industries are to provide meaningful employment opportunities, to assist inmates in reintegration into their co
mmunities
,
and to maintain self–
supporting industries through the sale of products and ser
vices.
The goals of p
rison industries
include all of the
following
:
(1)
P
rovide inmate
s
with work skills, habits
,
and training necessary to compete in the job market, thereby increasing the potential for
a successful return to society.
(2)
Maintain s
elf–
sufficiency
of the program
to the degree possible while main
taining inm
ate wages based on productivity.
(3)
U
tilize production methods and business practices con
sistent with
those used by private industry.
(4)
D
evelop, produce
,
and market products and services of benefit to custo
mers at a competitive price.
(5)
P
rovide products a
nd services
that
do not unfairly compete with Wisconsin–based manufacturers and service pro
viders.
DOC 313.03
Definitions.
The definitions in ss.
DOC 303.02
and
310.03
apply to this chapter. In addition, i
n this chapter:
(1)
“Base wage” means the official hourly rate for a position. The base wage does not include differential, holiday, incentive
,
or bonus pay.
(2)
“Department” means the department of corrections.
(3)
“Industr
ies
director” means the director appointed by the secretary under s.
303.01 (9)
,
Stats
.,
or designee
.
(4)
“
Industries Supervisor
“
Means
the industries employee assigned to supervise inmate employees.
(
5
)
“
Inmate employee” means an inmate who works for and is compen
sated by the prison industries program.
An inmate employee is not
an employee of the
s
tate
.
(6)
“Involuntary unassigned”
means
inmates who are eligible, available, and waiting for placement in approved work or program assignments where such work or program assignments exist, but are not currently available
.
(
7
)
“Prison industry”
or “industry”
means
an industry established under s.
303.01
,
Stats.,
for
inmate employees to
manufactur
e
products
or components
or provide services
.
(8)
“Private sector prison industry enhancement certification programs (PSPIEC)”
means p
rison
industries programs certified by the federal
private sector prison industry enhancement certification program.
DOC
313.0
4
Establishment
of a prison industry. (1)
The
department may
establish prison industries
with
the approval of the prison
industries board
and after a hearing before the joint committee on finance.
(2)
The department may locate
,
move, or expand prison industries
to one or more prisons or
other locations owned by the department
.
(3)
Prison i
ndustries
may acquire new or additional customers.
(
4
)
The department shall notify the joint committee on finance under s.
303.01 (1) (c)
, Stats., if there is a
n increase
in
the number of inmate employees in
a
prison industry by 200 or more full time equivalent posi
tions in a biennium.
DOC 313.0
5
Documentation.
The industr
ies
director
shall
document
prison industry
operations
,
including job
positions, titles and descriptions,
qualifications,
compensation,
probationary term, work hours, work rules
,
and policies.
Inmate access to these documents
shall
be established in industry policy.
DOC 313.0
6
Application and approval.
(1)
I
nmate
s
may only apply for a position in prison industries
that
are
available at the institution in which the
inmates
reside
.
The application
may include
an
inmate
’
s preference for
a
position.
(2)
The
industries
supervisor or designee shall
do all of the following
:
(a)
Interview
inmate
applicants for specific positions under the
industries
supervisor’s supervision.
(b)
Consider
t
he following criteria in the selection of inmate employees:
1.
Education requirements
.
2.
Attitude and willingness to learn
.
3.
Experience and training
.
4.
Physical or mental ability
to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
5.
Past employment record with prison industries or other institution work experience
.
6.
S
ecurity concerns.
7.
Sentence structure.
(c)
S
elect a
qualified
inmate applicant
consistent with established requirements.
DOC 313.0
7
Probationary period.
(1
)
I
nmate
s
hired by prison industries shall serve a proba
tionary period during which the inmate’s employment may be terminated under s.
DOC 313.
11
(1) (a)
or
(b)
.
(2)
Inmate employees shall not receive incentive pay
du
ring their
original probationary period.
(3)
The duration of the probationary period for any position shall be established by
prison industries
management so as to provide adequate time for the average inmate employee to learn the duties of the position.
(4)
T
he
industries
supervisor may extend the probationary period
for an additional 30 days i
f the inmate employee has not demonstrated satisfac
tory performance but can reasonably be expected to
attain satisfactory performance
.
DOC 313.0
8
Performance evaluation.
(1)
The industries supervisor shall evaluate e
ach
inmate employee’s performance as often as required to
ensure
the inmate employee is meeting performance and productivity expectations.
The evaluation shall
be written and include the specific skills and expectations of
the position.
(2)
An evaluation shall be completed
upon completion of probation, at regular intervals,
prior to any pay rate change and upon termination.
(3)
The criteria to be used in evaluating inmate employees
shall
include
all of
the following:
(a)
Quality of performance of assigned duties
.
(b)
Productivity level.
(c)
Initiative.
(d)
Attitude.
(e)
Contributions beyond usual job duties
.
(f)
Improvement in the criteria listed in this subsection.
(2)
The
industries
supervisor or designee shall meet with the inmate employee as part of the evaluation process to discuss the inmate employee’s performance.
(3)
I
f an inmate employee’s evaluation indicates performance below expectations,
the
industries
supervisor shall meet with the inmate employee to address the performance problem.
(4)
Copies of the inmate employee evaluation shall be distributed to the inmate employee, the
industries
supervisor,
and
the social services
file.
DOC 313.0
9
Work rules.
The i
ndustries director
has the authority to establish work rules
applicable to inmate employees
.
DOC 313.
10
Discipline.
Chapter
DOC 303
applies to all inmate employees.
Prison industries staff shall report
rule
violations
in accordance with
ch
.
.
Ch.
DOC 303
.
DOC 313.
11
Termination and
r
emoval
.
(1)
Inmate
employees
may be
terminat
ed
or removed
from prison industries work
for any of the
follow
ing reasons
:
(a)
Voluntary
.
An inmate employee may voluntarily remove
himself or herself
from
employment with prison industries at any time,
with approval of
the
industries
supervisor
.
(b)
During the probationary period.
A
n industr
ies
supervisor may termi
nate an inmate employee’s employment during probation because of per
formance, conduct
,
or for any other reason deemed appropriate by the
industr
ies
supervisor.
(c)
Discipline
violation
.
A
n
industries
supervisor may terminate an inmate’s employment for violations under
s
.
DOC
313.
09
and
ch.
DOC 303
.
(d)
Inadequate
performance
.
An inmate employee may be terminated for
inadequate
performance
as
determined by an evaluation made
under s.
DOC
313.08
.
(e)
Layoff
.
An inmate employee may be removed
due to a
reduction in work force in accordance with s.
DOC 313.1
6
.
(
f
)
Unable to work
.
An inmate employee who is
determined to be
unable to work
due to a health condition
by a
department health care
professional
may
be removed from employment if the
health condition
exceeds 30 days.
(g)
Transfer
or release
.
An
industries supervisor shall remove an
inmate employee from employment upon transfer to another institution or release to the community.
(h)
Security and
s
afety
.
The i
ndustr
ies
director m
a
y terminate a
n inmate employee
who is
perceived
to be a threat to
security or safety
.
(i)
Exceeds period of work a
ssignment
.
Industries supervisor
may
terminate
an inmate employee
after meeting
work assignment
time periods
established by
the industr
ies
director
.
(2)
An
industries
supervisor shall
document all of the following information when
an inmate employee is terminated
or removed
:
(a)
Name of inmate employee
.
(b)
Date of termination or removal
.
(c)
Shop name
.
(d)
Supervisor’s name
.
(e)
Reason for
termination or removal
.
DOC 313.
12
Compensation.
(1)
Inmate employees shall be paid for actual hours worked.
(2)
Each inmate employee shall be paid a base wage established by
the industr
ies
director
.
Pay adjustments based on
prison industries written policy may be added to the original base
wage.
(3)
Overtime pay at the rate of one and one–half times the base
wage shall be given to inmate employees for hours worked in excess of 40
hours per week.
(4)
Inmate employees shall be paid at the institution rate for
involuntary unassigned
for the regular
scheduled hours
if there is a temporary layoff under s.
DOC 313.1
6
.
(5)
When an i
nmate employee
i
s injured in the performance of
job
duties
and
is
unable to work, the inmate
shall
continue to
receive the same
base
wage
until the inmate employee returns to work or
is
terminated
or removed
under s.
DOC 313.09
.
(6)
An inmate
employee
shall be paid at
the
inmate
employee
’s
current
base wage
fo
r all hours absent from work
w
hen
removed pending investigation or placement
into TLU status
unless terminated or removed under s.
DOC
313.09
.
(7)
Inmate employees may be paid piece–rate wages.
DOC
313.1
3
Work
day.
(1)
The
industr
ies
director shall establish
the
regular work day for
full–time, part-time
,
and temporary position
s
.
(2)
An inmate employee may not be absent from the worksite during work hours unless the industries supervisor approves the absence.
The
industries
supervisor may
approve absences for necessary programming
that
cannot be scheduled during non-work hours.
DOC 313.1
4
Inmate employee labor unions.
Inmate employee labor unions are prohibited.
DOC
313.1
5
Equal
opportunity
.
(1)
Prison industries
shall promote equal employment opportunity
through
programs and practices.
(2)
Prison industries
shall
strive to achieve an inmate work force t
hat reflects the racial composition of the population of
the employing
institution.
(3)
Prison industries shall gather
and monitor
racial information
from its employing units
on a
quarterly
basis
and
direct action
as
necessary.
(4)
Prison industries shall
strive to
provide parity in employment opportunities for male and female inmates.
DOC
313.1
6
Shut
down
and layoff.
(1
)
The industr
ies
director
has the authority to lay off inmate employees
when
necessary due to
business conditions
.
(2)
If a layoff is
for a period of ten consecutive working days or
fewer
,
the affected inmate employee shall receive the institution involuntary unassigned pay for the regular
scheduled hours
during the layoff period.
(3)
If an inmate employee on layoff has not been reemployed after ten consecutive working days, the inmate employee may be removed from employment.
(4)
If the inmate employee
is
removed from employment under sub. (
3
)
and
called back to the same position within 60 calendar days following removal, the inmate employee shall return at the former
base
wage.
DOC
313.1
7
Private
s
ector
prison industry enhancement c
ertification programs.
Prison industries programs certified by the federal
private sector prison industry enhancement certification program (
PSPIEC
)
under 18 USC
17.61 (c) and operating under the authority of s.
303.06 (2)
, Stats.,
are not subject to ss.
DOC
313.
7
but are subject to
all of
the following:
(1)
Each inmate employee working in a PSPIEC program shall be paid a wage comparable to that paid in the private sector for work of a similar nature in the locality in which the prison industry is located or, as a minimum, the federal minimum wage.
(2)
Overtime hours shall be compensated for in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act,
29 USC 201
.
(3)
An inmate employee injured in the performance of job duties shall
receive injury compensation pay in an amount equal to the amount
the inmate employee would have rece
ived had the inmate employee worked during
the inmate’s
recuperation.
(4)
The regular work schedule for PSPIEC programs shall be as close to 40 hours per week as possible based on
institution
schedules and
prison
industries
workload.
(5)
An inmate employee who has been laid off and is called back to the
same position within 60 calendar days shall return at the
inmate
employee
’s
former
wage rate.
If the inmate employee is called back to a different position, the
inmate employee shall receive an appropriate wage for the duties being performed.
DOC 313.18 Correctional farms.
Employment provisions of this chapter apply to inmate employees who work on correctional farms or at correctional farm dairy processing plants that are owned or operated by the department, except that inmate employees who work in agricultural positions on correctional farms are exempt from overtime provisions under s.
DOC 313.12 (3)
but are eligible to receive pay adjustments under s.
DOC 313.12 (2)
.
SECTION
2
.
Effective date: This rule shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin administrative register as provided in s.
227.22 (2) (intro
.
)
, Stats.
.
REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS
FISCAL ESTIMATE: See attached.
