Discuss political concept:
Tax the rich, but instead of using the money for welfare, use it to increase the minimum wage.

That way, only those with jobs receive the benefit. There are no people cheating the system and using it as a job substitute. Small businesses which operate outside of the "rich" income bracket will still be able to create new jobs at a previous minimum wage cost. Workers get more money to positively influence the economy and meet a modern-cost standard of living.