(a) To the extent that the information given by the household is questionable, the worker requests verification of the household's statements.  The primary responsibility for providing verification rests with the household.  If it is difficult or impossible for the household to obtain documentary evidence in a timely manner, the worker offers assistance to the household to obtain the needed verification.

(b) Acceptable sources of verification include, but are not limited to:

• (1) the previous employer;
• (2) employee associations;
• (3) union representatives; and
• (4) grievance committees or organizations.

(c) When documentary evidence cannot be obtained, the worker substitutes a collateral contact.  The worker is responsible for obtaining verification from acceptable collateral contacts provided by the household.

(d) If the household and worker are unable to obtain requested verification from these or other sources because the voluntary quit resulted from circumstances which cannot be verified, the household is not denied food benefits.    • 1