Section 3 Worker Means

(1) Any worker who currently fits or when hired within the past five years fit at least one of the following categories, as documented: (i) The worker's income for the previous or annualized calendar year is below the income limit established by HUD. (ii) The worker is employed by a Section 3 business concern. (iii) The worker is a YouthBuild participant. (2) The status of a Section 3 worker shall not be negatively affected by a prior arrest or conviction. (3) Nothing in this part shall be construed to require the employment of someone who meets this definition of a Section 3 worker. Section 3 workers are not exempt from meeting the qualifications of the position to be filled. A Targeted Section 3 worker means: (1) A worker employed by a Section 3 business concern; or (2) A worker who currently fits or when hired fit at least one of the following categories, as documented within the past five years: (i) A resident of public housing or Section 8-assisted housing; (ii) A resident of other public housing projects or Section 8-assisted housing managed by the PHA that is providing the assistance; or (iii) A YouthBuild participant.