; or (2) at a rate of 1/2 of the regular rate of pay of the domestic worker for any scheduled work hours the domestic worker does not work due to the domestic work hiring entity canceling or reducing the scheduled work hours of the domestic worker at a time that is less than 72 hours prior to the commencement of such scheduled work hours, unless the domestic work hiring entity— (A) is an individual with a disability who relies on self-directed care; and (B) requests the domestic worker to consent to work alternative, equivalent scheduled work hours within a 7-day period and the worker consents to work such alternative, equivalent hours. (c) Right To decline schedule changes (1) In general Subject to subsection (d)(2), in the case of a covered domestic worker (as defined in section 110(a)), if a domestic work hiring entity wishes to include work hours in the scheduled work hours of such worker that are identified as hours in which the worker can typically expect to be scheduled as off from work in accordance with the written agreement under section 110(d)(1)(E)(iii)(IV), the hiring entity shall obtain the written consent of the worker to work such hours prior to the commencement of such work. (2) Consent The consent required under paragraph (1) may be transmitted electronically to the domestic work hiring entity. (d) Exceptions (1) In general Notwithstanding any provision in this section, the requirements under subsection (b) shall not apply— (A) during any period in which the operations of the domestic work hiring entity cannot begin or continue due to— (i) a fire, flood, or other natural disaster; (ii) a major disaster or emergency declared by the President under section 401 or 501, respectively, of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 , 5191) or a state of emergency declared by a Governor of a State or chief official of a unit of local government; or (iii) a severe weather condition that poses a threat to worker safety