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(b) For individuals who are paid on a daily basis, add all daily rates together for the pay period, without rounding, and enter the total as a weekly amount.

(2) For cases of new employment, where the employer verifies the individual will be paid for only a partial month, use the estimated weekly amount multiplied by the number of checks the individual will receive for the month of application. To determine ongoing eligibility, convert the weekly estimated amount by 4 1/3, the bi- weekly amount by 2 1/6, and the semi-monthly amount multiplied by 2 to get the monthly amount.

(3) For cases where the hours of employment or the rate of pay changes and the individual has not received two calendar months of earned income at the changed hours or rate, calculate the monthly amount using the steps outlined in A, 1, e, (1). If the individual reports only their rate of pay has changed, it is acceptable to use the prior two months check stubs, or whatever check stubs the individual has provided as their verification of anticipated income and calculate the income by using the hours on the check stubs multiplied by the verified new hourly rate of pay. If the individual also receives tips, use the tips on the corresponding check stubs being used if the individual states these are reflective of anticipated tip income.

2. Hourly and Piece-Work Wages

If income is received on an hourly wage or piece-work basis, weekly income may fluctuate if the wage earner works less on some days or is required to