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SCHEDULE 4E+W+SSums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings

17.—(1) In a case where the claimant is a person who satisfies at least one of the conditions set out in sub-paragraph (2), and his net earnings equal or exceed the total of the amounts set out in sub-paragraph (3), the amount of his earnings that falls to be disregarded under [F1paragraphs 3 to 10A] of this Schedule shall be increased by [F2[F3£17.10] [F3£37.10].]E+W+S

(2) The conditions of this sub-paragraph are that—

(a)the claimant, or if he is a member of a couple, either the claimant or his partner, is a person to whom regulation 20(1)(c) of the Working Tax Credit Regulations applies; or

(b)the claimant—

(i)is, or if he is a member of a couple, at least one member of that couple is aged at least 25 and is engaged in remunerative work for on average not less than 30 hours per week; or

(ii)is a member of a couple and—

(aa)at least one member of that couple, is engaged in remunerative work for on average not less than 16 hours per week; and

(bb)[F4his applicable amount includes a family premium under paragraph 3 of Schedule 3; or]

[F4his family includes at least one child or young person;]

(iii)is a lone parent who is engaged in remunerative work for on average not less than 16 hours per week; or

[F5(iv)not being a member of a couple, is engaged in remunerative work for on average not less than 16 hours per week and—

(aa)the claimant’s applicable amount includes a disability premium under paragraph 12, or the support component under paragraph 24, of Schedule 3; or

(bb)the claimant is a member of the work-related activity group; or]

[F5(v)is a member of a couple and at least one member of that couple is engaged in remunerative work for on average not less than 16 hours per week and that member of the couple—

(aa)satisfies the qualifying conditions for the disability premium under paragraph 12 or the support component under paragraph 24 of Schedule 3; or

(bb)is a member of the work-related activity group; or]

(c)the claimant is, or, if he has a partner, one of them is, a person to whom regulation 18(3) of the Working Tax Credit Regulations (eligibility for 50 plus element) applies, or would apply if an application for working tax credit were to be made in his case.

(3) The following are the amounts referred to in sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)the amount to be disregarded from the claimant's earnings under [F6paragraphs 3 to 10A] of this Schedule;

(b)the amount of child care charges calculated as deductible under [F7regulation 27(1)(c)]; and

[F8(c)[F9£17.10] [F9£37.10]]

(4) The provisions of regulation 6 shall apply in determining whether or not a person works for on average not less than 30 hours per week, but as if the reference to 16 hours in paragraph (1) of that regulation were a reference to 30 hours.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in Sch. 4 para. 17(1) substituted (1.4.2010 for specified purposes, 5.4.2010 in so far as not already in force) by The Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2608), reg. 1(2)(3), 2(4)(b)

F2Sch. 4 para. 17(1) substituted (1.4.2010 for specified purposes, 5.4.2010 in so far as not already in force) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/793), arts. 1(2)(j), 19(10)

F3Sum in Sch. 4 para. 17(1) substituted (temp.) (with effect in accordance with reg. 5(3) of the amending S.I.) by virtue of The Social Security (Coronavirus) (Further Measures) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/371), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(a)

F8Sch. 4 para. 17(3)(c) substituted (1.4.2010 for specified purposes, 5.4.2010 in so far as not already in force) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/793), arts. 1(2)(j), 19(10)

F9Sum in Sch. 4 para. 17(3)(c) substituted (temp.) (with effect in accordance with reg. 5(3) of the amending S.I.) by virtue of The Social Security (Coronavirus) (Further Measures) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/371), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(a)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Sch. 4 para. 17(1) sum confirmed (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)(j) of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/821), arts. 1(2)(j), 20(10)

C2Sch. 4 para. 17(1) sum confirmed (1.4.2012 for specified purposes, 2.4.2012) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/780), arts. 1(2)(j), 20(10)

C4Sch. 4 para. 17(1) sum maintained (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 7.4.2014 in so far as not already in force) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/516), arts. 1(2)(g), 17(1)(11)

C5Sch. 4 para. 17(1) sum maintained (1.4.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/457), arts. 1(2)(g), 17(1)(11)

C6Sch. 4 para. 17(1) sum maintained (1.4.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/260), arts. 1(2)(j), 22(11)

C8Sch. 4 para. 17(1) sum maintained (1.4.2020 for specified purposes, 6.4.2020 in so far as not already in force) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/234), arts. 1(3)(i), 24(10)

C9Sch. 4 para. 17(3)(c) sum confirmed (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)(j) of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/821), arts. 1(2)(j), 20(10)

C10Sch. 4 para. 17(3)(c) sum confirmed (1.4.2012 for specified purposes, 2.4.2012) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/780), arts. 1(2)(j), 20(10)

C12Sch. 4 para. 17(3)(c) sum maintained (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 7.4.2014 in so far as not already in force) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/516), arts. 1(2)(g), 17(1)(11)

C13Sch. 4 para. 17(3)(c) sum maintained (1.4.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/457), arts. 1(2)(g), 17(1)(11)

C14Sch. 4 para. 17(3)(c) sum maintained (1.4.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/260), arts. 1(2)(j), 22(11)

C15Sch. 4 para. 17(3)(c) sum maintained (1.4.2019) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/480), arts. 1(3)(a), 23(10)

C16Sch. 4 para. 17(3)(c) sum maintained (1.4.2020 for specified purposes, 6.4.2020 in so far as not already in force) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/234), arts. 1(3)(i), 24(10)