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d. If a regular employee at the FEP place of business feels that he/she has been displaced and the situation cannot be handled satisfactorily through the employer’s grievance process, the Virginia Department of Social Services will act as a mediator. The employer should be informed that the “Employee Grievance Procedure – Grievance Form A” form can be obtained at the local social services agency employment services department or at http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/docs/default-source/edrdocuments/form- a-2017.pdf?sfvrsn=4. Once the form is completed, it is to be given to the local agency’s employment services department. The employment services department will send the form and all pertinent information to:

Virginia Department of Social Services Economic Assistance and Employment Unit (TANF/VIEW) 5600 Cox Road Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

e. The employer should agree to contact the ESW as soon as a FEP placement position is available.

9. FEP Assignment

a. Once the agreement is signed, the ESW will meet with the participant to develop a new Activity and Service Plan (032-02-1000) and to arrange needed supportive services. At a minimum, the Plan must include:

1. Name and phone number of the FEP supervisor;

2. Place of employment;

3. Days and hours of work, and hourly pay the participant will receive;

4. Notice that the participant must call the FEP placement supervisor and the ESW if the participant will be absent from work;

b. The ESW will explain the benefits of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), including the monthly advance payment feature, to the participant.

c. The ESW should assist each interested participant in applying with the employer to receive a monthly advance EITC payment.

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