Worker Responsibilities - WAC 388-444-0055

At the time the worker determines that a comparable sanction will be applied, or benefits denied because of lack of cooperation with a comparable program (Work First, unemployment compensation, or Refugee Assistance) work requirements, the worker must: Review the client's circumstances to determine if any Basic Food work registration exemptions apply. See WAC 388-444-0010 If the client meets an exemption then the client continues to receive Basic Food benefits; If the client does not have a work registration exemption, the worker must notify the client that a Basic Food work requirements disqualification will be applied unless the client complies with the comparable program requirements When disqualifying a client for non-compliance with a comparable program, notify the non-exempt client that: Basic Food work requirements must be met within 10 days of the notice; Basic Food work requirements can only be met by cooperating with the comparable program requirements; The disqualification period is determined under WAC 388-444-0055 .

If the client complies with the comparable program requirements within the 10 day notice, then the client is once again exempt from Basic Food work registration or ABAWD requirements.

If the client does not comply with the comparable program requirements within the 10 day notice, the client is disqualified from receiving Basic Food benefits.

Apply the disqualification in the month following the 10-day advance notice. Enter the following information in free form text: The reason for the disqualification; The period of disqualification; The disqualification only ends if the client complies with [name of comparable program] requirements or serve the appropriate disqualification period. See WAC 388-444-0055 for when to end the disqualification period.

Apply the disqualification the first month following the 10-day notice of adverse action