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This form is available on the intranet at https://fusion.dss.virginia.gov/bp/BP- Home/TANF-and-VIEW/Forms and can be completed online and emailed to the EW. The eligibility worker is responsible for updating VaCMS to pay the employer’s stipend as indicated on the Full Employment Program Communication Form (032-03-0655) from the ESW.

f. If a participant does not attend the employer interview, the ESW must contact the participant to determine if good cause for the missed interview exists. If the ESW determines from the contact that the participant did not have good cause for missing the interview, or if the ESW is unable to contact the client verbally, the ESW must take action to begin the sanction process. Based on agency procedures, the ESW will either send the client the VIEW Notice of Sanction/ Termination (032-02-0307) or the Advance Notice of Proposed Action within 3 business days of the missed appointment. Alternately, the ESW will immediately notify the EW who will send the ANPA within 3 business days of receipt of the notification. . g. If a participant transfers to another locality, the FEP Agreement will be terminated.

5. Criteria for the FEP Employer

a. FEP placements may be established in public or private sector employment.

b. The employer must offer employment of not less than 20 hours per week at minimum wage or greater. The position offered must meet the definition of a suitable placement, (see Suitable Placements at 1000.13, D.3). Wages paid to FEP participants must be the same rate as paid to other employees who perform the same work and who have similar experience and tenure.

c. The employer must pay Virginia Unemployment Insurance tax for its employees. FEP participants may qualify for unemployment benefits if not retained as a permanent employee. Eligibility for such benefits must be determined by the Virginia Employment Commission on an individual case basis. Former FEP participants not hired permanently should be encouraged to apply.

d. The employer must offer a position in conformity with Section 3304(a)(5) of the federal Unemployment Tax Act which requires the following:

1. The job offered cannot be available as a result of a strike or labor dispute;

2. The job cannot require the employee to join, nor prohibit the employee from joining, a labor organization;

3. The FEP participant cannot be used to displace regular workers.

e. The employer must agree to pay the participant through his payroll system. The employer agrees to pay his share of the premiums for Social Security contributions, unemployment insurance, and worker's compensation related to the participant's wages.

f. The employer must sign a VIEW Full Employment Program Agreement (032-02-0309) for each participant she employs in a FEP placement. The Full Employment Agreement includes:

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