Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

51121.9 Administration of CALPIA Inmate Pay Plan

• It shall be the responsibility of the Prison Industries Administrator/Manager at each facility to administer the CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) inmate pay program consistent with the applicable laws and the details of this plan.

• The Prison Industries Administrator/Lead Manager shall:

  • Monitor programs to ensure that pay positions have been properly classified and allocated.

  • Review and appropriately approve/disapprove all recommendations for pay decreases and changes.

  • Review and appropriately approve/disapprove all recommendations for dismissal.

  • This policy and procedure shall be the final arbitrator regarding disputes or interpretations of this plan.

• The CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) inmate wage rates and any proposed changes shall be submitted to the Prison Industry Board (PIBPrison Industry Board) for review.

• Job descriptions shall be developed based on the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics’ SOC system for each inmate work position. Each job description will establish the minimum acceptable standards of participation and performance.

• The inmate shall sign and be given a copy of the job description, indicating acceptance of the conditions of employment.

• Staffing tables shall be prepared in accordance with inmate assignment workforce allocations and submitted to CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) Central Office for approval.