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N.J.A.C. 10:90-4.18 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
§ 10:90-4.18 Intent to comply
(a) Anytime prior to the end of the sanction period, the individual(s) in noncompliance may indicate his or her intent to comply by notifying the county or municipal agency, as appropriate, accordingly. The reduction in cash assistance, however, shall remain in effect for the minimum time period of the sanction. Although a sanctioned individual is required to demonstrate an intent to comply for up to two weeks to reinstate cash assistance benefits and stop the progression of the sanction penalty, any recurrence of non-compliance during the sanction period shall result in the sanction proceeding as scheduled. The sanction period is defined as the three-month timeframe that begins the first day of the month the pro-rata sanction is scheduled, and ends the last day of the scheduled closure month. The individual in noncompliance shall be required to demonstrate willingness to cooperate with and/or participate in the WFNJ work requirements as follows: 1. The WFNJ individual shall agree to comply with either the activity in which he or she was previously engaged or another activity, which is determined appropriate for that individual. In order to demonstrate willingness to comply, the individual shall participate for a period of up to two weeks as determined by the county or municipal agency or the One-Stop Career Center, as appropriate, based on the particular requirement to be satisfied and individual case circumstances. Any recurrence of non- compliance during the three-month sanction period shall result in the sanction proceeding as scheduled. i. In no event shall an intent to comply period be waived due to the unavailability of appropriate activities. In such instances, individuals may be assigned to an individual job search or community work experience activity to demonstrate an intent to comply. ii. An intent to comply period of up to two weeks shall not be required when compliance by the individual only requires the completion or signing of the IRP or any other specified document. If the specified activity can be completed in less time than the two week intent to comply period, such as the completion of a CSA, then the period shall be no longer than the period required to complete such activity.