49.151 Wisconsin works; sanctions.

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(1c)Definitions. In this section:

(a)“Employer” means a subsidized or unsubsidized employer or a work experience provider.

(b)“Employment” means subsidized or unsubsidized employment or an assigned work experience activity.

(1m)Refusal to participate. A participant who refuses to participate, as determined under guidelines promulgated under s. 49.1515 , in any Wisconsin Works employment position component is ineligible to participate in the Wisconsin Works program for 3 months. A participant is also ineligible to participate in the Wisconsin Works program if an individual in the participant’s Wisconsin Works group is subject to the work requirement under s. 49.15

(2)and refuses to participate as required. A participant or an individual who is subject to the work requirement under s. 49.15

(2)demonstrates a refusal to participate if any of the following applies:

(a)The participant, or an individual who is in the participant’s Wisconsin Works group and who is subject to the work requirement under s. 49.15

(2), fails, without good cause, as determined by the Wisconsin Works agency, to do any of the following:

1. Appear for an interview with a prospective employer.

2. Appear for an assigned work activity, as defined in 42 USC 607 (d), or for an activity assigned by the Wisconsin Works agency.