Labor-Policy

Welfare Reform Mandates Work Requirements After Two Years of Assistance

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The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act implements strict work requirements mandating that welfare recipients must work or participate in work-related activities after receiving assistance for two years. The law includes “strong work requirements” and a …

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