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MISSISSIPPI [ CONCILIATION, GOOD CAUSE AND

eligibility. NOTE: In situations where the case manager is not able to document the case record and the case manager supervisor and/or county director cannot make a determination, the county should contact the regional office for a good cause determination from the Economic Assistance Policy Unit, if necessary. ADVERSE ACTION: GOOD CAUSE] 6. Net loss of income - Accepting the job would result in a net loss of income for a household. Net loss is determined by assessing the total of earnings, SNAP benefits, and transitional services, less work-related expenses (transportation and child care not paid by MDHS). If the resulting amount is less than the current amount of TANF, SNAP benefits and supportive services good cause may be approved. 7. Unreasonable work demands - This includes: ∙ Employment no longer available because of a labor dispute ∙ Discrimination by an employer based on age, race, sex, color, handicap, religious beliefs, national origin or political beliefs ∙ Work demands or conditions that render continued employment unreasonable, such as working without being paid on schedule or work conditions were hazardous to health ∙ Job pays less than minimum wage based on the number of hours actually worked ∙ Job not within physical or mental capacity The participant will be required to provide documentation of the above-listed circumstances to the case manager within his/her 10-day conciliation period if possible. NOTE: Whenever possible, the CM should work with the participant and component provider to schedule “make-up” hours in order for the participant to meet the monthly participation requirements for the report month. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Drug and alcohol abuse is a serious threat to an individual’s ability to stay employed and off public assistance. It is a critical barrier to a successful transition from welfare to work. An individual may receive an exemption from the TANF Work Program while undergoing drug or alcohol abuse