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 In all DWG projects, grantees must ensure that project participants follow the same health and safety standards established under Federal and state law applicable to working conditions of permanent employees. To the extent that state workers’ compensation law applies, workers’ compensation shall be provided to project participants on the same basis as individuals in similar employment, as required by WIOA Section 181(b)(4). In cases in which a project participant is not covered under a state workers’ compensation law, the project participant must be provided with adequate on-site medical and accident insurance for work-related activities. The grantee must also ensure that project participants receive appropriate safety training in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 and assure safe working conditions. For more information, contact the OSHA field office. A listing of OSHA field offices is available at xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/html/RAmap.html.