Direct Labor Hour Exemption Form
TWC Purchasing from People with Disabilities WorksWonders Program
As
pursuant to §806.53(a)(4) & (b)(4), Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) may establish a different
percentage other than 75 percent for a Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) at the time of initial
certification or subsequent recertification.
CRP Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
CRP
Point of Contact: ___________________________ Email: _________________________________
CRP is applying for: Certification Recertification
CR
P is seeking or currently has Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program contracts for:
Pr
oducts Services Temporary Employment Services
Re
quested direct labor hour (DLH) percentage for individuals with disabilities: ______%
If applicable, will 75% DLH percentage for current Program contracts be maintained?
Yes No
Will all current DLH positions for individuals with disabilities be maintained?
Yes No Em
ployees will be outplaced to CIE
This
request is based on one or more of the following factors (explain):
TWC
has established a policy goal to promote workplace integration for individuals with
disabilities.
TWC
has established a policy goal to encourage employment of individuals with disabilities in a
particular field.
Past p
ractices in a particular area.
CR
P is providing the same or similar services have required or achieved a different percentage
requirement.
CRP proposes to offer employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities that meet the
WIOA definition of CIE. Sections 7(5) and 12(c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended;
29 U.S.C. 705(5) and 709(c)
TWC Rule 806.53, 7/1/21
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Describe planned opportunities promoting CIE:
The opportunities:
Of
fer compensation (including benefits) at a rate of higher than the Federal, State, or
local minimum wage applicable to the place of employment, and not less than the
customary rate paid by the employer to employees without disabilities performing the
same or similar work and who have similar experience, training, and skills.
Ar
e at locations that are typically found in the community, and where the individual
with a disability interacts, for the purpose of performing the duties of the job position,
with other employees within the work unit and at the entire worksite, and as
appropriate for the work performed, with other persons (e.g., customers and vendors)
who are not individuals with disabilities (and who are not supervisory personnel or
service providers) to the same extent that non-disabled employees interact with these
persons.
Present opportunities for advancement for individuals with disabilities that are similar
to those available to employees without disabilities in similar positions.
Oth
er factors for requesting lower DLH percentage:
___________________________________ _______________________
CRP Signature Date
TWC Rule 806.53, 7/1/21
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