Portuguese Parish Council Demands Four Hours of Daily Volunteering from Welfare Recipients
A letter sent to RSI recipients in São Bartolomeu do Outeiro has sparked debate over community service demands. The Parish Council instructed beneficiaries to volunteer for four hours daily—or risk losing financial support. Questions have now arisen about whether the council has the legal power to enforce such rules.
The letter, confirmed as authentic, was addressed to those receiving Rendimento Social de Inserção (RSI) benefits. It stated that unexcused absences from the required community service could lead to cuts in their payments.
The situation highlights a clash between local directives and legal boundaries. RSI recipients in the area now face unclear expectations, as the council’s demands may exceed its legalzoom powers. The outcome could set a precedent for how welfare conditions are applied in similar cases.
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