N.M. Admin. Code § 8.102.461.13

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 8.102.461.13 - SUBSIDIZED PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT (CORE ACTIVITY)

A. Employment for which the employer receives a subsidy from TANF or other public funds to offset some or all of the wages and costs of employing a participant is considered subsidized employment. The employment will be considered subsidized if an employer receives a TANF or other public sector subsidy for an employee.

B. General: A participant is ineligible for NMW/TANF cash assistance while participating in subsidized public sector employment. Subsidized public sector employees will be paid no less than the greater of federal or state minimum wage.

C. Component activities: The following shall be considered as qualified participation hours for subsidized public sector employment:

(1) Paid apprenticeships and paid internships.

(2) Participation in various support services designed to remove barriers towards employment shall be considered countable hours as long as the participant is paid for involvement.

D. Supervision and documentation: Hours of participation in an employment- related activity will be projected, based on actual hours worked, for up to six months at which time current documentation shall be required in order to evaluate any changes in the prospective hours of participation.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.102.461.13

8.102.461.13 NMAC - Rp, 8.102.460.22 NMAC, 4/1/2012