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d. The participant may work additional hours beyond the number listed on the VIEW Full Employment Agreement (032-02-0309). Overtime hours can be required by the employer, but only to the extent that they are required of other employees with similar positions and experience.

e. Whenever possible, FEP placements should begin at the first of the month. Under no circumstances can a placement begin during the last 11 days of the month due to notification requirements at 401.4. At a minimum, the participant must have worked at least one full week for at least 20 hours for the employer to qualify for a stipend.

For example, a participant’s placement begins on April 19. The employer may qualify for a stipend for each placement month (April through September). Stipends are paid on or about the first day of the month following the month of participation, e.g., May through October in this example. If the participant does not work at least one full week for a minimum of 20 hours, the employer will not receive a stipend for participation in April.

f. FEP Assignments for TANF-UP Cases: Both parents in a TANF-UP case may be placed in FEP. Note: In a TANF household with two individuals enrolled in FEP, there is a possibility that the household might be considered as FEP for 12 or more consecutive months. The ESW will count the non-FEP income and disregard earned income from the FEP placement.

Example: Mom is enrolled in FEP activity for 6 months then Dad is enrolled in FEP activity for another 6 months. Stipend will be given to the respective employers of Mom and/or Dad through the duration based on when Mom and Dad are enrolled in the FEP activity. Each individual can participate in FEP for up to 6 months. The FEP income will be disregarded for up to 6 months during their VIEW participation.

Example: A TANF-UP household consists of a Mom and Dad, who both participate in FEP; their 17-year-old child who is not enrolled in school but who is working full-time; and a 14 year old child enrolled in school. The 17 year old's earned income should be counted towards the TANF Benefit Determination and wages for Mom and Dad’s FEP activities will be excluded.

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