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Division of Welfare and Supportive Services A-823.5 Eligibility and Payments Manual EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING MTL 11/03 11 May 01 CWEP Worksite Compliance Monitoring 823.5 CWEP Worksite Compliance Monitoring The case manager ensures compliance with CWEP agreements. If a situation arises where it appears the worksite sponsor has violated the terms of the agreement, the case manager must: ● Contact the worksite sponsor to arrange a meeting to identify and discuss the issues of concern ● Meet with the worksite sponsor, review the terms of the CWEP agreement and discuss the issues of concern ● Identify the potential existence of worksite violations of the placement provisions (prohibiting displacement of current employees). The sponsor may be encouraged to develop another position for the CWEP participant or voluntarily terminate the agreement. If the worksite sponsor does not opt for one of the alternatives, the case manager must terminate the agreement and remove the participant from the CWEP placement. 823.5.1 Displacement Complaint Procedures When a written complaint is made by an employee of a CWEP worksite who has been laid off or terminated and replaced in the position by a CWEP participant:

● Forward the complaint to the Division’s hearing officer and a copy to the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Administrator; ● The office manager works with the complainant and employer to negotiate a mutually acceptable resolution to the complaint; and ● If an informal resolution cannot be reached, a hearing is held following the Division’s normal hearing procedures. 823.6 CWEP Worksite Participant Placement The case manager works with the CWEP participant prior to the placement to ensure all support services identified in the Personal Responsibility Plan (PRP) are provided and the placement is consistent with the goals listed in the PRP. Prior to the placement, the case manager must inform the CWEP participant about the program providing them with a copy of the CWEP participant booklet, Form 2715-WA and discussing the responsibilities of the participant to be at the worksite when expected, notify the worksite supervisor when ill, and wear appropriate dress for the placement.

The case manager ensures, at least monthly, that attendance and evaluations are obtained from the CWEP worksite and documented in the case record. Unexcused absences and performance issues identified must be addressed timely and evaluated in the context of the PRP.