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N.J.A.C. 10:90-4.13 This file includes all Regulations adopted and published through the New Jersey Register, Vol. 56 No. 24, December 16, 2024

NJ - New Jersey Administrative Code > TITLE 10. HUMAN SERVICES > CHAPTER 90. WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER 4. WFNJ WORK REQUIREMENTS

§ 10:90-4.13 Sanctions

(a) The failure of a recipient to cooperate with the Work First New Jersey program or participate in work activities under the program without good cause shall result in a loss of cash assistance benefits in accordance with the provisions of this section. See N.J.A.C. 10:90-4.11 regarding good cause provisions. (b) In an assistance unit with one adult, if the adult fails to cooperate with the program or participate in work activities without good cause, the cash assistance benefit provided to the assistance unit shall be reduced by the pro-rata share of the noncompliant adult for one month. 1. If the adult fails to cooperate with the program or participate in work activities by the end of the one-month pro-rata sanction, without good cause, the assistance unit's cash assistance case shall be suspended for one month. If the participant complies by the end of the suspension month, assistance will be granted for the following month. 2. If the adult fails to cooperate with the program or participate in work activities by the end of the suspension month, without good cause, the assistance unit's cash assistance case shall be closed for a minimum one-month period, and the assistance unit shall be required to reapply in order to receive further cash assistance benefits. (c) In an assistance unit with two adults, if one adult fails to cooperate with the program or participate in work activities without good cause, the cash assistance benefit provided to the assistance unit shall be reduced by the pro-rata share of the noncompliant adult for one month. If the adult fails to comply by the end of the one month pro-rata sanction, the pro-rata reduction shall continue until the recipient demonstrates an intent to comply. If both adults fail to cooperate with the program or participate in work activities without good cause, the cash assistance benefit provided to the assistance unit shall be reduced by the pro-rata share of both noncompliant adults for one month. 1. If one adult cooperates and one adult fails to comply without good cause by the end of the one-month pro-rata sanction, assistance shall be granted for the following month, however, the cash assistance benefit provided to the assistance unit shall remain reduced by the pro-rata share of the noncompliant adult until the recipient demonstrates an intent to comply.