The Meaning of "Suitable Work" in Work Registration Requirements
When registered for work, a person must accept a bona fide offer of "suitable" employment. If a client declines a job offer, determine whether the employment was suitable.
| "Suitable" means the job | pays at least the federal minimum wage or, when the employer is not required to pay minimum wage, at least 80 percent of the federal minimum wage. |
| offers a registrant doing piece-rate work the reasonable expectation that the average hourly wage will equal or exceed the federal minimum wage. | |
| is not at jobsite that is subject to a legal strike or lockout at the time of the offer. | |
| offers a position in the registrant's major field of experience during the client's first 30 days as a registrant. Outside of 30 days, the client must accept a job outside of their major field of experience if offered. | |
| does not require joining, resigning, or refraining from joining any legitimate labor organization. | |
| does not pose any unreasonable health and safety risks. | |
| does not require work that is beyond the physical and mental capabilities of the registrant. | |
| does not conflict with the registrant's religious observations, convictions, or beliefs. | |
| does not require unreasonable travel expenses or time in light of the expected earnings and daily commute (any commute over 2 hours is automatically unsuitable). |
If you suspect a client declined "suitable" employment without "good cause," email the SNAP unit for further instruction.They disqualify the client.
