N.S. shifts employment support for income assistance recipients, results in layoffs
As a result of the change, about 300 staff were issued a voluntary call for resignation Tuesday, and three non-union workers were laid off.
The Nova Scotia government is making changes to the employment support system for residents receiving income assistance, which will impact approximately 85 provincial positions and lead to some layoffs. Starting next month, individuals ready to seek employment will be directed to Nova Scotia Works, the province's free employment support network, rather than receiving help through the income assistance-specific employment service provided by the Department of Opportunities and Social Development.
This change aims to streamline access to support, reduce duplication of services, and minimize stigma by allowing all Nova Scotians to access the same employment services. As a result, around 300 staff received a voluntary call for resignation on Tuesday, and three non-union workers were laid off. Of the 75 to 85 full-time positions affected, these changes are intended to help the department fill vacancies and minimize the number of layoffs.
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