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Expected to Work/Barriers to Full Employment Policy & Procedures

Published Date: June 08, 2022
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03 Client Categories/Types

Barriers to Full Employment (BFE)

Client Sub-Types 42-47 Overview

INTENT

Clients who show evidence that they will probably never be able to work full-time continuously in the competitive labour force, are assigned to a Barriers to Full Employment (BFE) client sub-type.

POLICY

The key distinction between Expected To Work (ETW) and BFE clients is, although some BFE clients may be employed, they are not expected to be capable of sustaining full-time employment in the competitive labour market. Clients in the BFE sub-types receive a higher benefit rate than clients in Expected to Work sub-types.

If the client’s employment in the competitive labour force is intermittent because of their health problems, the client remains in the appropriate BFE sub-type.

Note: BFE clients who work in sheltered employment are not to be re-categorized to the ETW client type.

To be placed in the BFE client category all clients must:

  • Have an assessment completed within the timeframe outlined under the specific BFE sub-type; and
  • Be assessed as having multiple barriers or a persistent mental or physical health problem that limits their ability to sustain competitive employment; and
  • Have the required supporting documentation/substantiation for that sub-type.


Expectations of all BFE Sub-Type Categories

All clients in the BFE category are expected to:

  • Follow recommended medical treatment; and
  • Maintain contact with their worker and attend appointments as required; and
  • Develop an Individual Plan with their worker; and


Note: The activities contained in the Individual Plan should be appropriate to the client’s circumstances and give them an opportunity to move towards maximum self-sufficiency. Consideration is given to what Departmental support(s) are required to assist the client in achieving self-sufficiency.

  • Inform their worker of changes in circumstances, which may affect their Individual Plan; and
  • Access and attend all resources identified in their Individual Plan, or through referral by worker; and
  • Follow through on Individual Plan expectations.


If a client does not follow through with their Individual Plan or any other expectations outlined within the BFE client category, a worker can deny or terminate benefits.