Idaho § 20-242A - Inmate incentive pay
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 20-242A — Inmate incentive pay, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-242A. Inmate incentive pay
The board of correction is hereby authorized to institute an incentive pay program for those inmates performing work at the direction of the board of correction in jobs not associated with correctional industry employment.
Such compensation, if any, shall be in accordance with a graduated schedule based on quantity and quality of work performed and skill required for its performance.
Nothing in this section is intended to restore, in whole or in part, the civil rights of any inmate. No inmate compensated under this section shall be considered an employee of the state or the board of correction, nor shall any inmate be eligible for worker’s compensation under title 72 , Idaho Code, or be entitled to any benefits thereunder whether on behalf of himself or any other person.
[20-242A, added 1970, ch. 16, sec. 1, p. 31; am. 1972, ch. 234, sec. 1, p. 615; am. 2015, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 279.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 20-242A
What does Idaho Statutes § 20-242A cover?
Section 20-242A ("Inmate incentive pay") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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