California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 3 - Department of Rehabilitation
Chapter 3 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Article 3 - Training and Job Coaching Services
Section 7157 - On-the-Job Training

Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 7157

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) On-the-job training programs shall be selected on the basis of the individual trainer's ability and willingness to instruct the client.

(b) Compensation paid by the trainer to the client during and/or after the on-the-job training period shall meet all legal requirements.

(c) Clients receiving on-the-job training are considered employees of the trainer and shall receive appropriate benefits and employee insurance coverage, except that the Department shall bear the full amount of any additional workers' compensation insurance premium expense incurred by the trainer during the clients' training period. The Department shall either reimburse the trainer for his or her increased costs or purchase a policy specifically for the client.

(d) On-the-job training agreements developed in accordance with section 7157.5 are not legally binding contracts, and may be modified or terminated by the Department or trainer whenever circumstances warrant.

(e) The length of the on-the-job training shall be based upon the following factors:

(1) The usual and customary training period required for a specific occupation.

(2) The extent to which the client already qualifies for the vocational objective.

(3) The extent of both the client's:
(A) Educational background.

(B) Physical or mental impairment.

1. Amendment of NOTE filed 3-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 10).
2. Amendment of subsection (d) and new subsections (e) and (f) filed 8-16-90; operative 9-15-90 (Register 90, No. 38).
3. Amendment of subsection (c) and NOTE filed 8-20-92; operative 9-21-92 (Register 92, No. 34).
4. Amendment of subsection (c), repealer of subsection (f) and amendment of NOTE filed 5-31-2016; operative 7-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 23).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 3351.5, Labor Code; Section 19150, Welfare and Institutions Code; 34 CFR Sections 361.42, 361.48 and 361.50.

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