Section 06.01.01.700 - CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERSIdaho Correctional Industries (ICI) will make all reasonable efforts to ensure employed workers are not displaced when entering into a contract with a private agricultural employer for the use of trainees. (7-1-21)
01.Wage Determination. On an annual basis, ICI will request a prevailing wage determination letter from the Idaho Department of Labor for the prevailing wage of the region for Standard Occupational Classification codes related to the agricultural work to be performed. (7-1-21)02.Prior to Contract. Prior to entering into any contract with a private agricultural employer for use of trainees, ICI will conduct a work site evaluation with assistance from IDOC staff to identify trainee safety and security risks and needs. (7-1-21)03.Contract Requirements. Contracts with a private agricultural employer must include the following: (7-1-21)a. At a minimum, the hourly rate per trainee paid to ICI by the private agricultural employer for trainee labor must be set at the prevailing wage provided by IDOL for that region, or state minimum wage, whichever is higher. The hourly rate per trainee must also account for any other costs the private agricultural employer would be required by law to pay for employed workers even if not required by law to pay for trainees, for example workers compensation insurance premiums. (7-1-21)b. The security and safety provisions identified during the work site evaluation and the responsibilities of each party. Security and supervision of the trainees will be provided at the work site by IDOC correctional officers. (7-1-21)c. A statement certifying that the private agricultural employer was unable to employ a sufficient number of non-trainee workers to complete the job as described in the contract. (7-1-21)Idaho Admin. Code r. 06.01.01.700