Work preparation obligations - primary client

Work preparation obligations can be applied to clients receiving Supported Living Payment where they have been assessed as having the capacity to prepare for work.

This includes meeting any of the following:

• undertake planning for employment
• report to Work and Income on progress in meeting their work preparation obligations as often as required
• attend and participate in any interview with Work and Income or on behalf of Work and Income and
• where required, undertake any activity to improve their work readiness and employment prospects requested by Work and Income, including:
  • any work assessment
  • any programme or seminar
  • any work experience or work exploration activity
  • any employment related training
  • rehabilitation (but not medical treatment)
  • an education programme

A client cannot be required to meet the work preparation obligation to take all reasonable steps to prepare for employment.

For more information see:

• Assessing capacity for work preparation obligation - primary client
• Informing clients of their obligations
• Setting appropriate activities for clients
• Reporting progress
• Rehabilitation