Work Rules 101

This training will begin with an overview of public assistance programs in New York and discuss how advocates can use local employment and child care plans to assist their clients. This session will include a basic overview of Public Assistance work rules, including drug and alcohol screening, exemptions, employability plans, hours of participation, countable work activities, and the rules governing sanctions, voluntary quit and conciliation. Finally, the session will discuss the new federal TANF regulations and their impact on work programs in New York State.

Date of original presentation: 11/20/2006

Presenter(s): Susan Antos, Esq., Empire Justice Center

Viewing time: 2 hours 15 minutes

If you do not want CLE credit for watching this training, there is no charge.  If you want New York State CLE credit, you may receive 2.0 hours of CLE credits for Professional Practice and .5 hours for Ethics.  The cost of CLE is:

$60.00 for Not-for-Profit Agencies; $90.00 for Private Practice Attorneys.  When you complete this registration form, you will receive a link to the training. The link to the CLE forms will be on the training page.

Financial Hardship Policy available upon request. Contact Michelle Peterson, Training Coordinator

Newly admitted attorneys in New York State can not receive CLE credit for online training.

If you are an attorney who is not licensed in New York State and want CLE credit, please check to see if your state allows New York State CLE credits to be applied to your state's CLE requirements.