Good cause is different from an exemption in several ways.
226 Second, a finding of good cause may be more temporary than an exemption. For example, a finding of good cause can excuse a failure or refusal to participate on a single day, without necessitating a change of assignment. The CalWORKs law provides examples of circumstances constituting good cause, but it also allows counties to add to the list. 238 or would cause the person to violate the terms of her union membership. Note that there is no requirement that a person claiming good cause do so at any time prior to a state hearing.