IM-49 INDIVIDUAL FOOD STAMP SANCTIONS FOR REFUSING AN OFFER OF SUITABLE EMPLOYMENT

Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  INDIVIDUAL FOOD STAMP SANCTIONS FOR REFUSING AN OFFER OF SUITABLE EMPLOYMENT

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memo is to remind staff that Food Stamp participants who are not exempt from the work requirements must accept a bona fide offer of suitable employment. If an active EU member refuses an offer of suitable employment without good cause that member is subject to sanctioning.

Refer to the FAMIS User Guide Entering a Sanction or Disqualification for more information.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

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