Workforce System Policies

All policies have been reviewed by staff to ensure alignment with State and Federal Regulations. The new system has been revised to include new categories and numbering that will quickly assist in finding policies. The new categories include: Administration, Definitions, Case Management/Assessment, Training and Supportive Services.

Because of our unique and effective approach, Workforce Solutions is considered by many to be a national model for addressing the expanding scope of work-related issues. Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas is nationally recognized for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility by the US Chamber of Commerce. Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

WFSDallas follows State and Federal Policies, Rules and Guidelines, as they apply to workforce system administration & operation of workforce programs.  Policies are presented to the Board of Directors and displayed on this page.

For State policy with “No Local Flexibility” NLF, please find the link to access State policy: https://www.twc.texas.gov/agency/laws-rules-policy/workforce-policy-and-guidance

For other applicable Federal policies and rules, please find the link: https://twc.texas.gov/agency/laws-rules-policy

Policy Number Subject Effective Date Status
A0110, Change 1 Uniform Policy May-15-2017
A0111 Access to Particular Program Records Jan-1-1999
A0112 Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony Oct-20-2010
A0113 Procurement Policy and Procedures May-4-2012
A0113, Change 1 Procurement Policy and Procedures Dec-26-2014
A0114 Inclement Weather Policy Jan-31-2011 Nov-22-2013
A0115 Immigration Status Policy Sep-27-2016
A0116 Fitness and Wellness Policy Jun-01-2015
A0117 Micropurchase Policy May-13-2020
A0118, rescinded per Board Action
08/17/2022		 Compensation Adjustment for Risk Mar-16-2020
A0119, Amendment #1 Information Resources Usage Policy Sept – 15 -2022
A0120 Severance Policy March -1-2023
A0121 Retention Bonus Policy Nov – 13 -2023

COVID-19

WFSDallas follows State and Federal Policies, Rules and Guidelines, as they apply to workforce system administration, and operation of workforce programs.  Policies are presented to the Board of Directors and displayed on this page.

Policy Number Subject Effective Date Status
COVID-19 032220 COVID-19 Workforce Policy Mar-23-2020
COVID-19 0720 Implementation of Child Care Policy Mar-01-2020
COVID-19 0820 Child Care Parent Share of Cost Mar-31-2020
COVID-19 0920 Emergency Child Care for Essential Workers Mar-31-2020
COVID-19 1020 Assistance for Open Child Care Providers Mar-31-2020
COVID-19 1120 Supplemental Child Care Distribution – CARES Act CCDBG Funds  May-1-2020
COVID-19 1220 COVID-19 Child Care Income Calculations  May-7-2020
COVID-19NDW Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant  April-1-2021
COVID-19NDW, Change 1 Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant Aug-18-2021
COVID-192020  COVID19 and Additional Enhanced Reimbursement Rate (ERR) Funding Distributions May -1-2021

CASE MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT

WFSDallas follows State and Federal Policies, Rules and Guidelines, as they apply to workforce system administration, and operation of workforce programs.  Policies are presented to the Board of Directors and displayed on this page.

Policy Number Subject Effective Date Status
CM0108 (Rescinded- please see Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act State Guidance- Income Guidelines		 Sequence of WIA Services (Dislocated Workers and Adults) October 19, 2015
CM0208 Work Search Requirements Apr-18-2012
CM0208, Change 1 Work Search Requirements Aug-4-2013
CM0208, Change 2 (rescinded see CM0221) Work Search Requirements Jun-4-2020
CM0308 Post Employment Stipends and Work-Related Expenses for TANF and FS E & T Recipients Nov-19-2008
CM0308, Change 1 Post Employment Stipends and Work-Related Expenses for TANF and FS E & T Recipients Feb-18-2009
CM0308, Change 2 Non-monetary Stipends Aug-16-2017
CM0408  rescinded see CM0418 Documentation of Sixth Criteria in Determining Eligibility for Youth Jun-18-2009
CM0408, Change 1 rescinded see CM0418 Documentation of Sixth Criteria in Determining Eligibility for Youth Sep-23-2009
CM0409, Change 1 Equal Opportunity Complaint Processing Sep-20-2018
CM0409, Change 2 Equal Opportunity Complaint Processing Sep-9-2019
CM0410, Change 1 Reasonable Accommodation Jul-22-2014
CM0411, Change 1 Limited English Proficiency Jul-22-2014
CM0411, Change 2 Limited English Proficiency Jul -18-2019
CM0412, Change 1 Storage and Use of Disability Related and Medical Information Jan-26-2018
CM0413, Change 3 Quality Assurance Guidelines Aug-23-2024
CM0413 Quality Assurance Guidelines Jan-5-2011
CM0413, Change 1 Quality Assurance Guidelines Aug-23-2019
CM0413, Change 2 Quality Assurance Guidelines Aug-18-2021
CM0414 rescinded Incentive Policy for WIA Youth Participants Aug-19-2011
CM0415 TANF & SNAP E&T Documentation of Participation Hours Nov-15-2011
CM0416 Choices Sequence of Services Policy Apr-18-2012
CM0416, Change 1 Choices Sequence of Services Policy May-31-2013
CM0416, Change 2 Choices Sequence of Services Policy Oct-1-2014
CM0417 rescinded see CM0121 Priority of Services May-1-2014
CM0418 rescinded see CM0121 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Policies Jul- 22-2014
CM0419 Incentive Policy for WIOA Youth Participants Apr-19-2017
CM0420 Incumbent Worker Aug-16-2017
CM0121 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Policies April-1-2021
CM0121,Change 1 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Policies Oct-1-2021
CM0121, Change 2 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Policies Feb-16-2022
CM0121 Change 3 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Policies Feb-10-2023
CM0121 Change 4 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Policies May-17-2023
CM0221 Work Search Feb-16-2022
CM0421 Reasonable Commuting Distance Feb-20-2019

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

WFSDallas follows State and Federal Policies, Rules and Guidelines, as they apply to workforce system administration, and operation of workforce programs.  Policies are presented to the Board of Directors and displayed on this page.

Policy Number Subject Effective Date Status
S0108 Supportive Services Jan-16-2008
S0108, Change 1 Supportive Services Feb-18-2009
S0108, Change 2 Supportive Services Jul-15-2011
S0108, Change 3 Supportive Services Jul-15-2011
S0108, Change 4 Supportive Services Apr-18-2012
S0108, Change 5 Supportive Services Apr-18-2012
S0108, Change 6 Supportive Services Jun-30-2012
S0108, Change 6, Addendum #1 Supportive Services Sep-27-2012
S0108, Change 7 Supportive Services Feb-7-2017
S0108, Change 8 rescinded see S0121 Supportive Services Sep-20-2017
S0208 Provider Reimbursement Rates Oct-15-2008
S0208, Ch 1 Provider Reimbursement Rates Dec-1-2013 Jan-13-2014
S0208, Ch 3 Provider Reimbursement Rates Jun-1-2014 Apr-30-2014
S0208, Ch 4 Provider Reimbursement Rates Jun-1-2015 May-27-2015
S0208 Ch 5 Provider Reimbursement Rates Oct-16-2015 Sept-1-2015
S0208, Ch 6 Provider Reimbursement Rates Aug-8-2016 Jun-6-2016
S0208, Ch 7 Provider Reimbursement Rates Aug-1-2018 Aug-22-2018
S0208, Ch 8 Provider Reimbursement Rates Oct-1-2019 Jan – 27-2020
S0308, rescinded see S0811 Priority Groups And Continuity Of Care Oct-15-2008
S0408 Parent Co-Payment For Child Care Services Oct-1-2008
S0408, Change 1 Parent Co-Payment For Child Care Services Apr-14-2009
S0408, Change 2 Parent Co-Payment For Child Care Services Oct-1-2009
S0408, Change 3 Parent Co-Payment For Child Care Services Oct-1-2011
S0408, Change 4 Parent Co-Payment For Child Care Services Oct-1-2015
S0408, Change 5 Parent Co-Payment for Child Care Services Oct-1-2016
S0508 General Eligibility Requirements Oct-1-2008
S0508, Change 1 General Eligibility Requirements Oct-1-2009
S0508, Change 2 General Eligibility Requirements Oct-1-2009
S0508, Change 3 General Eligibility Requirements Oct-1-2011
S0508, Change 4 General Eligibility Requirements Oct-1-2012
S0508, Change 5 General Eligibility Requirements Oct-1-2012
S0508, Change 6 General Eligibility Requirements Jun-1-2014 May-22-2014
S0508, Change 7 General Eligibility Requirements Oct-1-2015
S0508, Change 8 General Eligibility Requirements Sep-27-2016
S0508, Change 9 General Eligibility Requirements Oct-22-2020
S0508, Change 10 General Eligibility Requirements Oct-1-2021
S0508, Change 11 General Eligibility Requirements  Oct-1-2022
S0608 rescinded see S0811 Time Limit of Child Care While In Training Oct-15-2008
S0708 rescinded see S0811 TANF, FSET and Transitional Child Care Oct-1-2008
S0808 rescinded see S0811 Workforce Legislation Oct-15-2008
S0809 rescinded see S0811 Child Care Rules and Regulations Feb-15-2011
S0810 rescinded see S0811 Attendance Standards for Eligible Children Nov-15-2011
S0811, Change 8 Child Care Policies Aug-23-2024
S0811 Child Care Policies Jan-31-2018
S0811, Change 1 Child Care Policies May-16-2018
S0811, Change 2 Child Care Policies Aug-19-2020
S0811, Change 3 Child Care Policies Oct-1-2020
S0811, Change 4 Child Care Policies Oct-1-2021
S0811, Change 5 Child Care Policies Feb-16-2022
S0811, Change 6 Child Care Policies Feb-15-2023
S0121 Support Services Policy Aug-20-2020
S0121, Change 1 Support Services Policy Jan-20-2021
S0121, Change 2 Support Services Policy March-10-2021
S0121, Change 3 Support Services Policy May-14-2021
S0121, Change 4 Support Services Policy June -1-2021
S0121, Change 5 Support Services Policy Feb-16-2022
S0121, Change 6 Support Services Policy Mar-1-2022
S0121, Change 7 Support Services Policy June-1-2022
S0221 Provider Reimbursement Rates Oct-1-2021
S0321 Funds for Hiring and Retaining Texas Rising Star Mentors and Assessors Oct-1-2021
S0821 Child Care Automated Attendance and Manual Absence Tracking May-1-2021

TRAINING

WFSDallas follows State and Federal Policies, Rules and Guidelines, as they apply to workforce system administration, and operation of workforce programs.  Policies are presented to the Board of Directors and displayed on this page.

Policy Number Subject Effective Date Status
T0108 Training Providers Aug-20-2008
T0108, Ch 1 Training Providers Dec-15-2008
T0108, Ch 2 Training Providers Apr-16-2009 Apr-16-2009
T0108, Ch 3 Training Providers Oct-1-2009 Sep-27-2010
T0108, Ch 4 Training Providers Oct-18-2011 Oct-27-2011
T0108, Ch 5 Training Providers Oct-1-2012 Oct-5-2011
T0108, Ch 6 Training Providers Aug-1-2013 Aug-2-2013
T0108, Ch 7 Training Providers Feb-2-2016 Aug-22-2018
T0108, Ch 8 Training Providers Apr-18-2018 Aug-22-2018
T0108, Ch 9 Training Providers Aug-15-2018 Oct-22-2019
T0108, Ch 10 Training Providers Oct-16-2019
T0108, Ch 11 Training Providers Feb-16-2022
T0108, Ch12 Training Providers Mar-1-2022
T0108, Ch13 Training Providers Apr-19-2023
T0208 Target Occupation Lists (Regional Boards) Oct-20-2004