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Q: I received an overpayment on my cheque. What happens
now?
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You will be held
responsible if welfare overpays you because you fail to report changes in your
living conditions or financial situation. The overpayment amount will be
deducted from your cheques. You can ask your worker to deduct this amount
gradually until it is paid off. You do have the right to appeal this decision
(see page 16 on the Appeals Process). |
If the welfare department is completely responsible for an
overpayment because of a mistake made by them, you may not be required to pay
it back.
Q: Do I have to look for work while on welfare?
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Some people will be
required to look for work while on assistance. If you have work expectations,
you will develop a Personal Job Plan with your worker. You will be expected to
look for work, and accept any reasonable job offer. You must also keep a record
of the jobs you have applied for. |
Q: If I find work, how much money am I allowed to
keep?
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Everyone who finds
work while on EIA is allowed to keep a portion of their earnings.
Municipalities may have different rules than the EIA program.Talk to your
worker about your specific case and how much you are entitled to keep. |
Q: What happens if I leave my job?
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Your assistance may
be reduced or discontinued if you: |
- Quit a job, or do something to get you fired from a job that
you could reasonably have kept working at;
- Refuse any reasonable job offer;
- Do not actively search for a job;
- Fail to take a course of training that your case worker has
recommended.
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Note: Contact your worker immediately if you are
fired from, refuse to take, or quit a job due to safety issues, harassment,
discrimination, family responsibilities, or major changes in working
conditions. He or she will look into the case. Your assistance will not be
affected if you quit for acceptable reasons. |
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