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(17) the recipient refuses or voluntarily separates from employment to participate in an approved vocational education or training opportunity that is included in the FSSP;

(18) the recipient refuses or voluntarily leaves employment to accept employment included in the FSSP that might not initially provide wages and benefits equal to or greater than those at the job refused or left, but is more likely to provide greater gross wages and benefits in the future. (b) With regard to the work-activities requirement in AS 47.27.035, the definition of “good cause” in (a) of this section applies in addition to the exemptions listed in AS 47.27.035. (c) A parent or caretaker who is exempt from participation in work activities under AS 47.27.035 may claim the exemption as good cause for refusal of or voluntary separation from suitable employment under AS 47.27.015(c). (Eff. 7/1/97, Register 142; am 1/7/2005, Register 173) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.27.015 AS 47.27.085

AS 47.27.005 AS 47.27.035 7 AAC 45.262. State JOBS program activities. Repealed. (Eff. 7/28/95, Register 135; repealed 7/1/97, Register 142) 7 AAC 45.263. State JOBS program attendance and compliance. Repealed. (Eff. 7/28/95, Register 135; repealed 7/1/97, Register 142) 7 AAC 45.265. Denial of benefits to strikers. (a) An assistance unit is ineligible for ATAP benefits for any month in which a parent with