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Understanding W-2 Discretion: Navigating Fairness and Flexibility in Employment Services

Join us at the FEP Roundtable as we explore the concept of discretion within the W-2 framework. We'll discuss its importance, definitions, and how it enables workers to exercise judgment for fair and equitable decision-making. Our dialogue aims to foster a strength-based, solution-focused approach to case situations, respecting diverse viewpoints. Discretion allows for multiple right outcomes, enhancing service delivery in workforce attachment. Let's embrace the values of W-2 philosophy to promote economic growth and self-sufficiency.

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Understanding W-2 Discretion: Navigating Fairness and Flexibility in Employment Services

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  1. FEP Roundtable:W-2 Discretion

  2. Welcome!

  3. FEP Roundtable FEPs of the Round Table?

  4. Where are the Round Tables?

  5. W-2 Discretion FEPs of the Square Tables

  6. Embed Bill Clingan Video here…

  7. Ground Rules for Today: • When we discuss case situations, we want to take a strength-based and solution-based approach • Respect others’ viewpoints • Remember that “discretion” allows for more than one “right” outcome

  8. What is Discretion? From the world of Literature… “The better part of valor is discretion“ • Falstaff in Henry IV by William Shakespeare

  9. What is Discretion? From the world of Spanish Proverbs… “Wit without discretion is a sword in the hand of a fool. “

  10. What is Discretion? From the world of Poetry and Prose… “There are many shining qualities on the mind of man; but none so useful as discretion. It is this which gives a value to all the rest…“ - Joseph Addison English Author

  11. What is Discretion? From the world of Diplomacy… “Judgment is not upon all occasions required, but discretion always is.” - Lord Chesterfield British Statesman and Diplomat

  12. What is Discretion? From the world of Entertainment… “Viewer discretion is advised” - Every show on the “FOX” network

  13. What is Discretion? • Prudence • Choice • Decision • Distinction • Evaluation • Free will Synonyms… • Opportunity • Option • Preference • Calculation • Flexibility

  14. What is Discretion? Antonyms… • Recklessness • Foolishness • Ignorance • Neglect

  15. What is Discretion? Definition… “The power…to use…judgment in making decisions guided by what is fair and equitable and by principles of law.” Merriam Webster Dictionary of Law

  16. What is Discretion? A W-2 Definition? “The power of a FEP or Agencyto use his/her own judgment in making decisions guided by what is fair and equitable and by W-2 Policy.”

  17. What is Discretion? A more concise definition… “The power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain bounds.” Merriam Webster Dictionary of Law

  18. Where did W-2 Discretion come from? A long (?) time ago… 1996

  19. Fundamentally Different Approaches… AFDC W-2 • Entitlement • Rigid • Prescriptive • “Welfare” • Dependence on the system • Work-based • Flexibility • Responsibility • Opportunities • Self-sufficiency

  20. W-2 Philosophy & Goals “The goal of Wisconsin Works (W-2) is to provide necessary and appropriate services to prepare individuals to work, and to obtain and maintain viable, self-sustaining employment, which will promote economic growth.” – W-2 Manual, Chapter 1.1.0

  21. W-2 Philosophy & Goals “W-2 agencies will… ensure that all participants have equal access to the full spectrum of resources, and avoid arbitrary and inappropriate sanctions. ” – W-2 Manual, Chapter 1.1.0

  22. W-2 Philosophy & Goals “All programs and services shall be rendered in a fair and just manner, including adverse actions such as denials and sanctions… ” – W-2 Manual, Chapter 1.1.0

  23. W-2 Philosophy & Goals “W-2 goals are best achieved by working with providers, who are committed to customer-friendly service, who partner with employers and other service providers, who are innovative, and who strive to continuously improve the provision of service. ” – W-2 Manual, Chapter 1.1.0

  24. Why is there W-2 Discretion? • To allow workers to make the best use of scarce resources • To maximize local resources • To best meet the needs of each customer • To help achieve each unique customer’s goal of workforce attachment

  25. Discretion in the W-2 Manual

  26. Discretion in the W-2 Manual

  27. Discretion in the W-2 Manual

  28. Discretion in W-2 Policy

  29. What Should Influence Discretion ? • W-2 policy • State and Federal laws • Others…

  30. What Must NOT Influence Discretion ? • All Civil Rights categories, including disability as covered by the ADA • Race • Color • Gender • Religion • Etc. • Others…

  31. Break Time!

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