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SHGLAS
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CH-ZH
Art. 15 : Sozialhilfegesetz (SHG)
Art. 15
1 Die wirtschaftliche Hilfe soll das soziale Existenzminimum Umfang
gewährleisten, das neben den üblichen Aufwendungen für den Lebens- a. Im
unterhalt auch individuelle Bedürfnisse angemessen berücksichtigt.
2 Sie hat die notwendige ärztliche oder therapeutische Behandlung
und die notwendige Pflege in einem Spital, in einem Heim oder zu
Hause sicherzustellen.
3 Kindern und Jugendlichen ist eine ihren Bedürfnissen angepasste
Pflege und Erziehung sowie eine ihren Fähigkeiten entsprechende
persönliche Förderung und Ausbildung zu ermöglichen.
4 Während einer Ausbildung auf Tertiärstufe werden nur in Aus-
nahmefällen wirtschaftliche Hilfe gewährt und ausbildungsbedingte Kos-
ten übernommen.32
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Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (193)
VB.2008.00089 · zh (§ 15 Abs. III SHG)
Appeal Against Revocation of Vocational Training Cost Approval Due to Poor Performance
This provision served as the legal basis for the court's decision to uphold the revocation of the cost approval due to the poor prognosis for completing the training.
VB.2007.00204 · zh (§ 15 Abs. I SHG)
Social Assistance Recipient v. Municipality Regarding Housing Cost Reduction Based on Internal Guidelines
This provision is cited as the legal basis relevant to the decision concerning the granting of economic aid, which governs the modification of the assistance amount.
VB.2007.00085 · zh (§ 15 Abs. I SHG)
Social Assistance Recipient v. Authority Regarding Housing Cost Adjustment
This provision is cited in relation to the reassessment of housing costs and the protection of the recipient's reliance on the previously accepted rent.
VB.2005.00561 · zh (§ 15 SHG)
Basic Needs Budget for Homeless Individuals and Social Assistance Compliance
The granted lump sum remains compatible with this provision as long as additional situational benefits are available.
VB.2005.00561 · zh (§ 15 SHG)
Homeless Assistance Budget Standards for Social Support
The court found that the awarded flat rate remained compatible with this provision as long as supplementary situation-related benefits were possible.
VB.2008.00089 · zh (§ 15 Abs. III SHG)
Social Assistance for Educational Program: No Right to Oral Hearing
Basis for the withdrawal of the cost coverage for the training.
VB.2025.00163 · zh (§ 15 Abs. 1 SHG)
Social Assistance Repayment for Undeclared Income
This provision is listed, indicating its relevance to the final ruling, likely concerning the duty to report income.
VB.2024.00714 · zh (§ 15 Abs. I SHG)
Claimant Denied Retroactive Special Diet Benefits Due to Lack of Clear Indication
This provision of the Cantonal Social Assistance Act is cited in the context of the substance of the dispute regarding the dietary surcharge.
VB.2025.00059 · zh (§ 15 Abs. I SHG)
Claimant's Needs Calculation and Legal Aid Denial
Cited as the legal basis for the decision, indicating it's fundamental to the ruling.
VB.2023.00229 · zh (§ 15 Abs. I SHG)
Social Assistance Calculation: Supported Father Cohabiting with Adult Sons
This provision is listed in the 'Rechtsnormen' section, indicating its relevance to the case decided (concerning social assistance basis).
VB.2022.00126 · zh (§ 15 Abs. I SHG)
Social Welfare Support Calculation for Multi-Generational Household
Cited under 'Rechtsnormen' and is a primary legal basis for determining the standard of need (Grundbedarf) in social welfare law, relevant to the decision on the appeal.
VB.2021.00525 · zh (§ 15 Abs. 1 SHG)
Social Assistance Recipient's Rent Contribution Imputation Dispute
This provision, related to social assistance law, underpins the overall decision regarding the imputation of income or support.
VB.2022.00181 · zh (§ 15 Abs. 1 SHG)
Rent assistance reduction upheld due to insufficient housing search
This provision was used to justify the instruction to search for a more affordable apartment, as the current rent exceeded the established maximum.
VB.2021.00621 · zh (§ 15 Abs. 1 SHG)
Social Assistance Appeal Regarding Excessive Rent Upon Relocation
This provision is the basis for the court's substantive decision regarding the eligibility for social assistance concerning excessive rent costs.
VB.2021.00263 · zh (§ 15 Abs. II SHG)
Welfare Recipient v. State (Childcare Support Termination)
Cited in the reasoning regarding the scope of economic aid including necessary care and treatment, which is relevant to the subject matter decided upon.