The welfare system is now tougher than ever. Figures out today show there were half a million sanctions against Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) claimants between 22 October 2012 and June 2013.
Sanctions and conditions in the benefits system that are clearly communicated and fairly applied make an important contribution to a well-functioning welfare-to-work system. But they must go hand in hand with measures to support people into good, sustainable jobs. Together these actions can promote behaviour that is in the interests of claimants and taxpayers.
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