ARM 37.106.3241. MONEY AND ADOLESCENT TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT

(1) Money earned or received as a gift or allowance must be part of the resident’s personal property and accounted for separately from the facility funds. (2) If the facility is partly supported by institutional production on a commercial basis, the facility must comply with state and federal child labor and minimum wage laws. (3) For residents aged 16 and older, a facility may assist in: (a) preparing the resident for economic independence; (b) referring the resident to an appropriate independent living program if applicable; and (c) obtaining skills necessary for employment as determined to be appropriate to meet the individual's needs. Such skills include: (i) completing applications; (ii) personal appearances for employment situations; (iii) attitudes toward employment; and (iv) interviewing for jobs. (4) A facility must distinguish between tasks which residents are expected to perform as part of living together, jobs to earn spending money, and jobs performed for vocational training. Residents may not be compelled to work for the facility without prior approval of the parent or legal guardian. (5) Residents may be given age-appropriate, non-vocational work assignments within the resident’s capabilities as a constructive experience. The work assignment must comply with all state and federal labor laws and regulations.