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22.—(1) In this Part a “work search requirement” is a requirement that a claimant take—
(a)all reasonable action, and
(b)any particular action specified by the Department,
for the purpose of obtaining paid work (or more paid work or better-paid work).
(2) The Department may under paragraph (1)(b) specify the time to be devoted to any particular action.
(3) Action which may be specified under paragraph (1)(b) includes in particular—
(a)carrying out work searches;
(b)making applications;
(c)creating and maintaining an online profile;
(d)registering with an employment agency;
(e)seeking references;
(f)any action prescribed for the purpose in paragraph (1).
(4) Regulations may impose limitations on a work search requirement by reference to the work to which it relates; and the Department may in any particular case specify further such limitations on such a requirement.
(5) A limitation under paragraph (4) may in particular be by reference to—
(a)work of a particular nature,
(b)work with a particular level of remuneration,
(c)work in particular locations, or
(d)work available for a certain number of hours per week or at particular times,
and may be indefinite or for a particular period.