The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Apparel-Products manufactured, woven, cut, sewn or otherwise similarly processed by mechanical or human effort from fabrics, leather or cloth made for use as clothing, shoes or other attire.
Commonwealth agency-An executive or independent agency as defined by 62 Pa.C.S. § 103 (relating to definitions).
Employer-The operator of a facility at which individuals are employed in the manufacture or laundering, or both, of apparel.
Poverty threshold-The poverty threshold for a family of three, as published by the United States Department of Health and Human Resources, plus an additional 20% in wages if health benefits are not provided, and reduced by any mandatory deductions in employee pay for housing, transportation, meals or required job equipment. For non-United States facilities, the Commonwealth purchasing agency may adjust the United States Department of Health and Human Resources' poverty threshold to reflect the country's level of economic development by using a factor such as purchasing power parity or relative standard of living.
Procure-To buy, purchase, rent, lease or otherwise acquire through an employee uniform allowance or voucher program.
Sweatshop conditions-Work conditions, as determined by the purchasing Commonwealth agency, where the following apply:
Working conditions-Conditions in the workplace such as hours of employment, cause for termination of employment, child labor, discrimination, environmental health and safety, freedom of association and assembly and applicable building and fire codes.
4 Pa. Code § 7.819