Under the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 a tax credit is available to employers who hire long-term CalWORKs recipients. The below listed tax credit can only be obtained if the employee hired is retained for a minimum of 180 days or 400 hours. Credit Sections 17053.74 and 23622.7 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code provide a tax credit against an employer's state income tax liability for hiring individuals who meet certain criteria and who work in an enterprise zone. There are a number of eligible target groups including recipients under the CalWORKs program, or individuals who receive food stamps, state and local assistance, Social Security Insurance, State Disability Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, etc. A portion of the wages paid by the employer may be reimbursed to cover the employer's expense in training the individual.
Work Experience can be with public or private employers.
Participants in work experience positions through the WtW Grant Program are considered temporary employees, will apply for the work and be subject to hiring and termination by the employer, and will be expected to perform work for the benefit of the employer. The activity must comply with the anti-displacement provisions in State law. Job Creation , through public or private sector employment wage subsidies. The WtW client draws a salary and is considered to be an employee. These funds are obtained via an application process.