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Frequently Asked Questions About General Relief Work Program

Everyone who applies for General Relief who is not incapacitated or meets one of the exemptions must register for GRWP.

Your General Relief case may be closed if you do not have good cause.

The first sanction is for 90 days. If you receive another sanction within the same 12-month period, it will be for 180 days.

Yes, the hours worked are credited at the California State minimum wage against the repayable GR benefits that have been paid to you.

This will be explained to you in detail when you register for the GRWP. You will be given your GRWP worker's phone number so that you will have someone to notify in case of illness.

Not if your disability is verified by a medical or mental health professional.