Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 14 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Policy Manual
Chapter 5 - Household Composition
Rule 18-14-5.13 - Strikers

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 18-14-5.13

Current through September 24, 2024

A. A striker includes anyone involved in a strike or the planned stoppage of work by employees and any other concerted interruption of operations by employees.

B. Households with a striking member are not eligible to participate in SNAP unless the household was eligible for benefits the day before the strike and is otherwise eligible at the time of application.

C. Government employees who go on strike are considered to have voluntary quit their job without good cause.

D. Strikers do not include the following:

1. Any employee affected by a lockout;

2. An individual who goes on strike, but is exempt from work registration the day before the strike began (exception: does not include the exemption for being employed 30 hours or more);

3. Employees who are not part of the bargaining unit on strike who do not want to cross the picket line due to fear of injury or death; or

4. Individuals who are unable to work due to striking employees.

7 CFR § 273.1(e)

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