(a) Temporary authority may be granted to an employer permitting the
employment of workers with disabilities pursuant to a vocational
rehabilitation program of the Veterans Administration for veterans with
a service-incurred disability or a vocational rehabilitation program
administered by a State agency.
(b) Temporary authority is effective for 90 days from the date the
appropriate section of the application form is signed and completed by
the duly designated representative of the State agency or the Veterans
Administration. Such authority may not be renewed or extended by the
issuing agency.
(c) The signed application constitutes the temporary authority to
employ workers with disabilities at special minimum wage rates. A copy
of the application must be forwarded within 10 days to the appropriate
Regional Office of the Wage and Hour Division. Upon receipt, the
application will be reviewed and, where appropriate, a certificate will
be issued by the Regional Office. Where additional information is
required or certification is denied, the applicant will receive
notification from the Regional Office.
