[Livia]

Originally Posted by Josy

Yes it will happen but since this is a serious debates forum then talking about things is kinda the purpose you know



Of course it's no disgrace, what is a disgrace though is forcing people to do it for less then the minimum wage, just because at this time when the whole country is in a mess and people are losing jobs through no fault of their own they are dependent on benefits, most of these people on benefits have worked hard and also been paying tax since they left school but now when it's their turn to get some much needed help they are being vilified for it.

As far as I know this scheme is not yet law, and we don't know how many hours people will be required to work for what they get if it does become law because all we have to go on is an uncorroborated report in the Daily Mail. So saying they won't be getting minimum wage and calling it slave labour is a bit of a knee-jerk. It also says they'll get supported job searching and help with travel costs and clothing for interviews. Or... they could sit at home on their arse all week and just take the money.

I don't think there is any stigma to people claiming benefits if they need them. But it's not sustainable long term. People should be expected to do something.