Cheques produced on site for pick up should only be created to prevent potential hardship to clients. The following guidelines should be used to determine if a client should be allowed to pick up a cheque:

• Client would be left without food or shelter.
• There is a medical emergency or health risk that presents as life threatening to a client or family.
• To prevent loss of employment opportunity.

For procedures on when to release a cheque for pick-up, refer to the Worksite Procedures – Cash Handling and Other Controllable Items.