To avoid losing public assistance benefits due to work assignment sanctions, you must participate in a work activity determined by the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA). These activities typically involve working for a city agency or a nonprofit organization.

When applying for public assistance, HRA will schedule an appointment to discuss your work assignment. It's vital not to miss this appointment; if you do, you must provide documentation, like a doctor's note for illness or proof of a mail problem if you didn't receive the appointment notice.

The guide below shares more about:

  • How you get a work assignment
  • What can happen if miss your work assignment
  • Whether school counts as a work activity
  • What to do if you have children
  • What to do if you cannot work
  • What happens if you disagree with a decision by the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA).
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Last Reviewed: November 5, 2023