Common use of Self-Employed Clause in Contracts

Self-Employed. An individual who works for oneself as a freelancer or owner of a business rather than for an employer. Considered to be receiving competitive compensation if their income is comparable to that of individuals without disabilities in similar occupations or performing similar tasks who possess the same level of training, experience & skills. Senate Xxxx 468 Self-Determination – The Self-Determination Program is voluntary and alternative to the traditional way of providing Regional Center services. It provides consumers and their families with an individual budget, which they can use to purchase the services and supports they need to implement their Individual Program Plan. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/sdp/ Service Learning - Service Learning is hands-on volunteer service to the community that integrates with course objectives. It is a structured process that provides time for reflection on the service experience and demonstration of the skills and knowledge required." (Xxxxxxxx, 2009) Situational Assessments- A process for discovering an individual's ability to perform in workplace environments. It determines an individual's work stamina, abilities, interests, and work habits Social Security Administration (SSA) – SSA is the federal agency that administers both the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program and the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Benefits paid to insured workers under the Social Security program who have acquired a disability. Special Education (SPED)- is the practice of educating students with special educational needs in a way that addresses their individual differences and needs. Ideally, this process involves the individually planned and systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures, adapted equipment and materials, and accessible settings. These interventions are designed to help individuals with special needs achieve a higher level of personal self-sufficiency and success in school and in their community, which may not be available if the student were only given access to a typical classroom education. Special Wage Certificate - Special wage certificate means a certificate issued to an employer under section 14(c) of the FLSA and 29 CFR part 525 that authorizes payment of subminimum wages, wages less than the statutory minimum wage, to workers with disabilities for the work being performed. Speech or Language Impairment – A communication disorder such as stuttering, impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment that adversely affects an individual’s educational performance. State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) – An independent state agency established by state and federal law to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need. State Council has a responsibility to plan and coordinate resources to protect the legal, civil and service rights of persons with developmental disabilities. The Council is made up of consumers, parents and state agency administrators. xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xx.xxx/ State Disability Insurance (SDI) – A service administered through the Disability Insurance Branch of the Employment Development Department (EDD) that provides partial wage replacement benefits for California workers. SDI includes the Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave programs. Student(s) – The term is used for the participants who are receiving work-based learning opportunities. Student Earned Income Exclusion – Social security may exclude up to $1,850 of gross earnings in a month (but not more than $7,180 in calendar year 2015) in figuring countable income for students under age 22. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/ssi/spotlights/spot-student-earned-income.htm Student with a Disability - A student with a disability is an individual with a disability in a secondary, postsecondary, or other recognized education program who -is not younger than the earliest age for the provision of transition services under section 614(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII) unless the state elects a lower minimum age for receipt of pre-employment services and is not younger than that minimum age; and is not older than 21; unless the individual state law provides for a higher maximum age for receipt of services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.); and is not older than that maximum age; and is eligible for, and receiving, special education or related services under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.); or is an individual with a disability, for purposes of section 504. Sub-minimum Wages – The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides for the employment of certain individuals at wage rates below the statutory minimum. Such individuals include student-learners (vocational education students), as well as full-time students employed in retail or service establishments, agriculture, or institutions of higher education. Also included are individuals whose earning or productive capacities are impaired by a physical or mental disability, including those related to age or injury, for the work to be performed. Employment at less than the minimum wage is authorized to prevent curtailment of opportunities for employment. Such employment is permitted only under certificates issued by the Wage and Hour Division.

Self-Employed. An individual who works for oneself as a freelancer or owner of a business rather than for an employer. Considered to be receiving competitive compensation if their income is comparable to that of individuals without disabilities in similar occupations or performing similar tasks who possess the same level of training, experience & skills. Senate Xxxx 468 Self-Determination – The Self-Determination Program is voluntary and alternative to the traditional way of providing Regional Center services. It provides consumers and their families with an individual budget, ; which they can use to purchase the services and supports they need to implement their Individual Program Plan. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/sdp/ Service Learning - Service Learning is hands-on volunteer service to the community that integrates with course objectives. It is a structured process that provides time for reflection on the service experience and demonstration of the skills and knowledge required." (Xxxxxxxx, 2009) Situational Assessments- A process for discovering an individual's ability to perform in workplace environments. It determines an individual's work stamina, abilities, interests, and work habits habits. Social Security Administration (SSA) – SSA is the federal agency that administers both the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program and the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Benefits paid to insured workers under the Social Security program who have acquired a disability. Special Education (SPED)- is the practice of educating students with special educational needs in a way that addresses their individual differences and needs. Ideally, this process involves the individually planned and systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures, adapted equipment and materials, and accessible settings. These interventions are designed to help individuals with special needs achieve a higher level of personal self-sufficiency and success in school and in their community, which may not be available if the student were only given access to a typical classroom education. Special Wage Certificate - Special wage certificate means a certificate issued to an employer under section 14(c) of the FLSA and 29 CFR part 525 that authorizes payment of subminimum wages, wages less than the statutory minimum wage, to workers with disabilities for the work being performed. Speech or Language Impairment – A communication disorder such as stuttering, impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment that adversely affects an individual’s educational performance. State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) – An independent state agency established by state and federal law to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need. State Council has a responsibility to plan and coordinate resources to protect the legal, civil and service rights of persons with developmental disabilities. The Council is made up of consumers, parents and state agency administrators. xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xx.xxx/ State Disability Insurance (SDI) – A service administered through the Disability Insurance Branch of the Employment Development Department (EDD) that provides partial wage replacement benefits for California workers. SDI includes the Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave programs. Student(s) – The term is used for the participants who are receiving work-based learning opportunities. Student Earned Income Exclusion – Social security may exclude up to $1,850 of gross earnings in a month (but not more than $7,180 in calendar year 2015) in figuring countable income for students under age 22. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/ssi/spotlights/spot-student-earned-income.htm Student with a Disability - A student with a disability is an individual with a disability in a secondary, postsecondary, or other recognized education program who -is not younger than the earliest age for the provision of transition services under section 614(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII) unless the state elects a lower minimum age for receipt of pre-employment services and is not younger than that minimum age; and is not older than 21; unless the individual state law provides for a higher maximum age for receipt of services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.); and is not older than that maximum age; and is eligible for, and receiving, special education or related services under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.); or is an individual with a disability, for purposes of section 504. Sub-minimum Wages – The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides for the employment of certain individuals at wage rates below the statutory minimum. Such individuals include student-learners (vocational education students), as well as full-time students employed in retail or service establishments, agriculture, or institutions of higher education. Also included are individuals whose earning or productive capacities are impaired by a physical or mental disability, including those related to age or injury, for the work to be performed. Employment at less than the minimum wage is authorized to prevent curtailment of opportunities for employment. Such employment is permitted only under certificates issued by the Wage and Hour Division.