Code of Alabama - Title 45: Local Laws - Section 45-40-233.46 - Employment criteria

Section 45-40-233.46 - Employment criteria.

The board or members of the board shall endeavor to secure employment for eligible inmates under this subpart subject to the following:

(1) The employment must be at a wage at least as high as the prevailing wage for similar work in the area or community where the work is performed in accordance with the prevailing working conditions in the area.

(2) The employment shall not result in displacement of employed workers.

(3) Inmates eligible for work release shall not be employed as strikebreakers or in impairing any existing contracts.

(4) Exploitation of eligible inmates in any form is prohibited either as it might affect the community, the inmates, or the board.

(Act 79-736, p. 1307, §7.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021