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COMBINED MANUAL

ISSUE DATE 10/2016

SUITABLE/UNSUITABLE WORK

0028.18.03

MSA: No provisions.

GA: Suitable work is a job within the local labor market that:

● Meets existing health and safety standards set by federal, state, or local regulations.

● Is within the physical and mental ability of a person.

● Provides a gross weekly income equal to the federal or state minimum wage applicable to the job for 40 hours per week, or a monthly income which, after allowable exclusions, deductions, and disregards would exceed the standard of assistance for the assistance unit, whichever is less.

AND ● Includes employment offered through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the Minnesota Employment and Economic Development Act, and other employment and training options, but does not include temporary day labor.

GRH: Follow MSA for clients who are aged, blind, or disabled.

Follow GA for all other adults.