Workers responsibilities

Do not use a personal check or pay stub that does not indicate tax withholdings as evidence of earnings gained through employment for HWD eligibility requirements.

Contact the individual’s employer when necessary to verify tax withholdings.

For individuals who are self-employed, but have not been in business long enough to file a tax return, accept business documents as evidence of self-employment. Advise them to maintain business records and provide a copy of their federal tax return.