一位新西兰人失去了失业福利,因为他的伴侣的24小时工作周被认为不够充分,尽管她没有申请援助,仍引发了求职要求。 A New Zealander lost unemployment benefits because his partner’s 24-hour workweek was deemed insufficient, triggering job search requirements despite her not applying for aid.

2025年6月被解雇的新西兰人被剥夺了失业福利,因为他的就业伴侣,每周24小时工作的厨师,根据新西兰的社会保障规则,被认为没有全时工作。 A New Zealander laid off in June 2025 was denied unemployment benefits because his employed partner, a chef working 24 hours weekly, was deemed not to be working full-time under the country’s social security rules. 尽管她没有寻求援助,但社会发展部要求她接受求职评估,包括一次研讨会,因为夫妇双方的收入和就业状况加在一起。 Though she did not seek aid, the Ministry of Social Development required her to undergo a job search assessment, including a seminar, due to the couple’s combined income and employment status. 这一要求后来改为一对一的面谈,但这种情况对她的雇主了解审查情况造成压力。 The requirement was later changed to a one-on-one interview, but the situation caused stress over her employer learning of the review. 该案突出说明了福利规则如何评估合作伙伴的工作时间和收入,将每周不到30小时的人归类为需要采取步骤全时工作的人,即使只有一个伙伴申请支助。 The case highlights how benefit rules assess both partners’ work hours and income, classifying those below 30 hours weekly as needing to take steps toward full-time work, even if only one partner applies for support.