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For RCA, eligibility staff act on a case once non-compliance is reported by the E&T contractor. Non-compliance must be reported immediately (same day) upon indication that the client is non- compliant. This allows timely action can be taken on the case. Procedures for reporting non- compliance are established by the DFR Office of Refugees Coordinator. Sanctioning is discussed in Sections 2438.45.35.05 and 2438.45.35.15. 2438.45.35 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING GOOD CAUSE DETERMINATION (C) Once an RCA recipient has failed to comply with employment/training requirements, the resettlement agency will immediately (same day) notify DFR eligibility staff. This will be accomplished through procedures established by the office of the Refugee Coordinator. Eligibility staff will close benefits for the recipient who has failed to comply.

For the RCA category, a good cause exemption shall be granted only in the following circumstances: (f16) • The individual is incapable of performing the task on a regular basis due to a verified physical or mental impairment. • The total daily commuting time to the service or employment site exceeds two hours, excluding transportation to a childcare facility, unless the generally accepted community standard exceeds two hours. • Childcare is necessary for an E&T activity and is not available. • The conditions of the E&T site violate federal, state, or local health and safety standards. • Assignments are discriminatory in terms of age, sex, race, creed, color, or national origin. • Wages offered to the individual do not meet applicable federal minimum wage requirements or, if greater than the federal minimum wage rate, are less than the customary wages paid for that activity in the community. • The daily or weekly hours of work exceed those normally associated with the occupation. • The position offered is vacant due to a strike, lockout, or other labor dispute. • The individual would be required to work for an employer contrary to union membership. • The quality of training does not meet local employers' requirements. • The employment offered interrupts an in-progress On-The-Job training program or professional recertification program, which was previously approved in a Self-Sufficiency Plan. 2438.45.35.05

SANCTION FOR E&T NON-COMPLIANCE (C)

For RCA, the E&T RCA contractor (resettlement agency) provides notification to a dedicated email box which is monitored by the office of Refugee Coordinator. The notification of non-compliance is then forwarded to the appropriate region where action will be taken to close the case and initiate the sanction. 2438.45.35.15

LENGTH OF E&T SANCTION PERIODS (C)

For RCA, the following penalties apply: