Common use of Benefits and Working Conditions Clause in Contracts

Benefits and Working Conditions. All participants shall be provided benefits and working conditions at the same level and to the same extent as other employees working a similar length of time and doing the same type of work (WIOA Sec. 181(b)(5)). (Please see item 10f, Restrictions on Health Coverage). If the employer has different policies for temporary employees than for full-time employees, these policies may apply to these participants since the jobs under this grant are classified as temporary. Health and Safety Standards - Health and safety standards established under Federal and State law otherwise applicable to working conditions of employees shall be equally applicable to working conditions of participants engaged in specified activities. To the extent that a State workers’ compensation law applies, workers’ compensation shall be provided to participants on the same basis as the compensation is provided to other individuals in the State in similar employment (WIOA 181(b)(4)). Where a participant is not covered under a state workers’ compensation law, the participant shall be provided with adequate on-site medical and accident insurance for work-related activities.