Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 464.00 - Employment Programs Outside A Correctional Institution: Work Release
Section 464.12 - Employment

Universal Citation: 103 MA Code of Regs 103.464

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Inmates participating in a work release program shall immediately report all changes in the conditions of their employment to the Employment Services Coordinator or his or her designee. Changes to be reported include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Rate of pay;

(b) Supervisor;

(c) Days off;

(d) Work schedule;

(e) Vacations;

(f) Holidays;

(g) Personal days;

(h) Telephone numbers;

(i) Financial deductions (See 103 CMR 405.08: Mandatory Work Release Deductions and 405.09: Voluntary Work Release Deductions);

(j) Any work-related injuries.

(2) An inmate must have prior approval from the appropriate facility/institution staff in order to perform overtime work or otherwise extend his or her release time. Prior to approving the extension, facility/institution staff shall verify with the work site contact person whether overtime is available. Changes and approvals shall be documented in IMS by the Employment Services Coordinator or designee.

(3) In the event of an accident on the job, the inmate or his or her work supervisor shall notify the appropriate facility/institution staff of the extent of injury and action taken. Should the inmate require hospital treatment, staff shall notify the appropriate health services unit or health services duty officer of all pertinent information regarding the accident. If hospitalization is required, the facility staff shall follow the procedures detailed in 103 DOC 604: Outside Hospital Relations.

(4) Inmates shall not be allowed to work as follows:

(a) At commission based sales/wages;

(b) In caretaking/counseling positions with children;

(c) At businesses owned or operated by family members of the inmate;

(d) Inmates shall not be self-employed.

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