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Employment

9/30/09	1.	Question: What forms of documentation are acceptable verifications of new and ongoing self-employment? Is the PA 167 required?
		Answer: Although the PA 167 (Monthly Earnings Report) is not mandatory, self-employed individuals are strongly encouraged to use the form. Per State regulations the participant must attach verification when claiming self-employment on the QR 7. The verification could be a complete PA 167, documentation on employer’s letterhead for irregular employment, or a hand written note with the gross earnings, hours worked and employer’s name and address.
3/12/07	2.	Question: Can a participant’s reported employment for a Car Wash at $5.00 per hour plus tips be approved as self-employment?
		Answer: No. This employment is not approvable because it is illegal for an employer to hire an employee at less than the State minimum wage; further, tips cannot be guaranteed. Approvable self-employment and compensation by commission include, but is not limited to: child care provider, cosmetologist, medical transcriber, and mechanic.