单词 | transitional benefit |
释义 | > as lemmastransitional benefit transitional benefit n. a welfare payment made to a person undergoing a significant change in circumstances, such as losing employment or becoming a single parent. Originally with reference to a payment provided by the UK Unemployment Insurance Act of 1927 to unemployed workers who had exhausted all other legitimate unemployment insurance claims. ΚΠ 1929 Irish Times 26 Nov. 10/4 The fundamental vice of the present system of unemployment insurance was that it was mixed up with uncovenanted benefits, extended benefits, and transitional benefits. 1992 S. J. Newman & A. B. Schnare Beyond Bricks & Mortar ii. 27 The importance of supportive services and transitional benefits to smooth the transition from welfare to work. 2006 Gender Issues Winter 45 A transitional benefit for single parents is an integral part of the Social Insurance system in Norway. < as lemmas |
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