829 ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS FOR WORK REQUIREMENTS (FSM)

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An individual has the right to request a fair hearing to appeal a denial, reduction, or termination of benefits due to a determination of:

·         Nonexempt status;

·         Failure to comply with SNAP work requirements; or

·         Lack of good cause.

See Section 315.09, Administrative Appeals, for more information.

Employment and Training-related fair hearings are conducted for any of the following reasons:

• To resolve issues related to child care or support service payments for individuals participating in SNAP job search activities.

• To hear grievances from employees who feel they have been displaced by recipients of SNAP.

• To resolve complaints related to on-the-job working conditions and worker’s compensation coverage for employment and training participation.

For the latter two reasons, an appeal of the fair hearing decision is possible through the Office of Administrative Law Judges, U.S. Department of Labor. Instructions for this appeal will be included in the hearing decision.

References: 7 CFR 273.7(f)(6); 7 CFR 273.15