Nevada § 435.595 - Labor by consumer: Conditions; compensation

§ 435.595. Labor by consumer: Conditions; compensation

1. A consumer may perform labor which contributes to the operation and maintenance

of the facility for which the facility would otherwise employ someone only if: (a) The consumer voluntarily agrees to perform the labor; (b) Engaging in the labor is not inconsistent with and does not interfere with the

plan of services for the consumer; (c) The person responsible for the consumer's treatment agrees to the plan of labor;

and (d) The amount of time or effort necessary to perform the labor is not excessive. In no event may discharge or privileges be conditioned upon the performance of such

labor. 2. A consumer who performs labor which contributes to the operation and maintenance

of the facility for which the facility would otherwise employ someone must be adequately

compensated and the compensation must be in accordance with applicable state and federal

labor laws. 3. A consumer who performs labor other than that described in subsection 2 must be

compensated an adequate amount if an economic benefit to another person or agency

results from the consumer's labor. 4. The administrative officer of the facility may provide for compensation of a resident

when the resident performs labor not governed by subsection 2 or 3. 5. This section does not apply to labor of a personal housekeeping nature or to labor

performed as a condition of residence in a small group living arrangement. 6. One-half of any compensation paid to a consumer pursuant to this section is exempt

from collection or retention as payment for services rendered by the Division or its

facilities. Such an amount is also exempt from levy, execution, attachment, garnishment or any

other remedies provided by law for the collection of debts.