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FEP Roundtable: W-2 Discretion. Welcome!. FEP Roundtable. FEPs of the Round Table?. Where are the Round Tables?. W-2 Discretion. FEPs of the Square Tables. Embed Bill Clingan Video here…. Ground Rules for Today:.
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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
What is Discretion? From the world of Literature… “The better part of valor is discretion“ • Falstaff in Henry IV by William Shakespeare
What is Discretion? From the world of Spanish Proverbs… “Wit without discretion is a sword in the hand of a fool. “
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
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
What is Discretion? From the world of Entertainment… “Viewer discretion is advised” - Every show on the “FOX” network
What is Discretion? • Prudence • Choice • Decision • Distinction • Evaluation • Free will Synonyms… • Opportunity • Option • Preference • Calculation • Flexibility
What is Discretion? Antonyms… • Recklessness • Foolishness • Ignorance • Neglect
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
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.”
What is Discretion? A more concise definition… “The power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain bounds.” Merriam Webster Dictionary of Law
Where did W-2 Discretion come from? A long (?) time ago… 1996
Fundamentally Different Approaches… AFDC W-2 • Entitlement • Rigid • Prescriptive • “Welfare” • Dependence on the system • Work-based • Flexibility • Responsibility • Opportunities • Self-sufficiency
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
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
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
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
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
What Should Influence Discretion ? • W-2 policy • State and Federal laws • Others…
What Must NOT Influence Discretion ? • All Civil Rights categories, including disability as covered by the ADA • Race • Color • Gender • Religion • Etc. • Others…