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(ii) Not based on a temporary fluctuation such as overtime, seasonal bonus, etc.

(C) See 20 CAR § 503-403 for more information on significant changes.

(g)(1) If the participant becomes unemployed while in the Arkansas Work Pays Program, the Arkansas Work Pays Program Eligibility Specialist should assist the participant to expeditiously find a new job.

(2) The participant should be referred to all available resources in the workforce development system that will assist them in becoming employed.

20 CAR § 503-1511. Allowable work activities.

(a) For a description and additional information about the allowable work activities, refer to 20 CAR §§ 503-123 – 503-134.

(b)(1) Paid work activities:

(A) Unsubsidized employment (core); and

(B) On-the-job training (core).

(2) Note. In the Arkansas Work Pays Program, subsidized employment and on-the-job training are not allowable work activities if subsidized with transitional employment assistance (TEA) funds.

(c) Unpaid work activities:

(1) Job search and job readiness assistance (core);

(2) Work experience training (core);

(3) Community service (core);

(4) Career and technical education (core);

(5) Providing childcare services for participants in community service (core);

(6) Education directly related to employment (noncore);

(7) Job skills training (noncore); and

(8) Attendance at secondary school (noncore).

20 CAR § 503-1512. Supportive services.