General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

sanctionable occurrence within the prior 12-month
period, 1 30-day penalty imposed for the second
occurrence and a 60-day penalty imposed for the
third occurrence.
Refer to GR 41-411 and GR 41-412 regarding the
0/30/60-day progressive penalty and good cause
determination process.
GR 40-105.2 –
Employable
Requirements
What happens when an individual refuses/fails
to comply with employable requirements?
Employable individuals (including the legal spouse
and minor children) are ineligible for GR in
accordance with the 0/30/60-day progressive
penalty criteria when they refuse or fail to comply
with the GR employable requirements without good
cause. When there is no good cause and it is the
first sanctionable occurrence within the prior 12-
month period, a 0-day pentalty is imposed; when it
is the second occurrence, a 30-day penalty is
imposed; and with it is the third occurrence, a 60-
day penalty is imposed.
Refer to GR 41-411 and GR 41-412 regarding the
0/30/60-day progressive penalty and good cause
determination process.
GR 40-105.3 – Strike
Are individuals who are on strike eligible to GR?
No, employable individuals (including the spouse
and minor children) who participate in a strike are
ineligible for GR during the period of time they are
taking part in the labor action. In addition, no GR
benefits may be used for or paid to a person or
family who is ineligible to CalWORKs/RCA because
a family member living in the home is participating
in a strike.
GR 40-105.4 – Exploring
Other
Benefits/Resources
What are the requirements for exploring/utilizing
other benefits and resources?
As a condition of eligibility, all individuals, including
a spouse and minor children residing in the
household, must pursue all potential income. In the
case of GR families, parents must pursue potential
income on behalf of their minor children.
Refer to GR 44-101.1 for details on exploring other
benefits/resources.