11.4.2 Rectifying Nonparticipation Prior to W-2 Payment Reduction

If the participant claims good cause, the FEP must use the good cause criteria (See 11.3.2) to determine:

If the absence meets any of the W-2 good cause reasons; and

If written verification of good cause (called “proof of good cause” in the letter) is required. (See 11.3.4 )

If the participant submits late documentation of completed assigned activities, the documentation must be for the dates the activity was assigned on the Employability Plan.

If written verification of good cause is required, the participant has seven working days to provide written verification of good cause. The next working day after the mailing date of the letter is day one. See table for example scenario.

Event Date Mailing date of the Notice of Potential W-2 Payment Reduction Letter Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Final date written verification can be submitted Thursday, March 28, 2024

The NWSN Notice of Potential W-2 Payment Reduction letter includes the date by which written verification must be provided, if required. (See 11.3.4 )

The date provided on NWSN is the final date any verification can be received. The verification due date cannot be extended from seven working days to 30 days.