708 Determining Good Cause

In those county departments which administer an employment and training program, such as JOBS, the employment and training worker will make the determination of whether or not an individual who failed to comply with the requirements of the employment and training program did so with good cause. In counties in which Job Search programs are administered by the Employment Service, the Employment Service worker will make the determination of whether or not an individual who failed to comply with the requirements of Job Search did so with good cause. In all counties, the determination of good cause for a household member who fails to be registered for work (whether JOBS, Job Search, or other) will be done by the eligibility/ certification worker. Good Cause Good cause shall include circumstances beyond the individual’s control, such as, but not limited to: 1. Illness 2. Illness of another household member requiring the presence of the individual. 3. A household emergency. 4. The unavailability of transportation. In determining whether or not good cause exists, the county department shall consider the facts and circumstances, including information submitted by the household member involved and, if appropriate, the employer.