003 EXEMPTIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT FIRST.

An individual who meets the exemption criteria described below is not required to participate in Employment First component activities and becomes non-time limited for the period of time he or she qualifies for the exemption. The individual must assist the Department to gather documentation to substantiate the request for each individual’s exempt status. An individual becomes mandatory to participate in the Employment First program the first of the month following the month in which he or she no longer qualifies for the exemption.