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- Decisions, Reconsideration and Appeal
- Family Maintenance Program (FMP)
Work Search
Overview: October 1, 2012
Effective: October 01, 2012
During Stage 1 of the application process, applicants are assessed as to whether they have already completed a satisfactory work search or are required to complete a work search or if they are exempt from this requirement. The intent of this requirement is to emphasize that income assistance is a program of last resort intended to be provided on a temporary basis. A work search ensures that applicants pursue employment before relying on income assistance.
This requirement applies to applicants under the Employment and Assistance Regulation and Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Regulation, unless one of the exemptions applies.
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- BC Employment and Assistance Application - Stage 1
- BC Employment and Assistance Application - Stage 2
- Designation Application
- Employment Plan
- Employment Program of British Columbia
- Immediate Needs
- Immediate Needs - Work Search Required
- Non-Ministry Funded Employment Programs and Services
- Orientation
- Reconsideration
