Basic income makes it easier to work, because one no longer has to choose between working and receiving benefits. There's currently a huge divide between working zero hours for unemployment benefit, and having to work many hours to get the equivalent in wages. With basic income there's no bureaucratic friction with signing on and off, or having to justify your need for support. Any extra hours worked give you extra money, and they'll be hours "on the books" - no need to hide the fact that you're working - which is a win all round.