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7 applicable. The first failure or refusal without good cause results in OWF ineligibility for the entire assistance group for one payment month or until the failure or refusal ceases, whichever is longer. The assistance group may also receive a reduction in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food assistance, benefits. The second failure or refusal results in OWF ineligibility for the entire assistance group for three payment months or until the failure or refusal ceases, whichever is longer. The assistance group may also receive a reduction in SNAP benefits. The third or subsequent failure or refusal results in OWF ineligibility for the entire assistance group for six payment months or until the failure or refusal ceases, whichever is longer. The assistance group may also receive a reduction in SNAP benefits. The failure or refusal ceases: • With the receipt of a compliance form signed by the assistance group member who failed the provision of the SSC; and • For a second and any subsequent tier sanction, when the sanctioned individual has displayed a willingness to comply with program requirements by completing an appropriate compliance activity. Assistance groups who are sanctioned remain eligible for publicly funded child care and support services. General Work Provisions An OWF work-eligible individual cannot be assigned to a federal work or alternative activity with an employer when the employer removes or discharges another person for the purpose of substituting the participant in the person's place. This is true for any of the following circumstances where: • The person is already employed as a regular, full-time or part-time employee; • The person has been employed full-time or part-time as a participant in a work activity or alternative activity; • The person is, or has been, involved in a dispute between a labor organization and the employer; or • The person is on a layoff from the same or any substantially equivalent job. An employer cannot hire a participant to circumvent hiring a full-time employee. Each CDJFS shall have a grievance process to resolve complaints by employers and participants. Exemptions From Work Activities There are limited exemptions from work requirements. Child-only cases are exempt, and Ohio has taken the state option that exempts a single-parent who is caring for a child under age one from federal work participation requirements. This is a county option, and the county may choose to exempt or assign the individual. Based on the results of an employability assessment, a work-eligible individual may be exempt from participating in some or all of the hours required for federal work activities.