Many FIP recipients mistakenly believe that they will lose their FIP if they are not working 40 hours. FIP recipients who are working their required number of hours do not have to accept additional employment if it would interfere with approved education or training. This may mean accepting a second or third part-time job.
Conflicts are likely to arise when participants have multiple employers.
Childcare and transportation needs will be more complex. They will use the client's address to identify the client's representatives. The Center for Civil Justice is interested in receiving reports from advocates regarding any difficulties experienced by their clients as a result of these new requirements. Similarly, if your Work First Agency is offering especially effective services, we would be interested in hearing about that, as well.