New Jersey S3793 revises requirements for cash assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.

New Jersey S3793 revises requirements for cash assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program. The bill removes provisions that render an entire assistance unit ineligible for benefits if an adult recipient voluntarily quits a job without good cause. It also removes a requirement that recipients continuously and actively seek employment. The bill expands the earned income disregard for the purposes of the program.

New Jersey S3793 revises requirements for cash assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.

New Jersey S3793 revises requirements for cash assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program. The bill removes provisions that render an entire assistance unit ineligible for benefits if an adult recipient voluntarily quits a job without good cause. It also removes a requirement that recipients continuously and actively seek employment. The bill expands the earned income disregard for the purposes of the program.