C1C2C3PART 2Universal credit
Pt. 2 modified (1.1.2021) by The Social Security (Norway) Order (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/357), arts. 1(2), 2, Sch.
Pt. 2 modified (coming into force in accordance with art. 1 of the amending Rule) by The Social Security (Switzerland) Order (Northern Ireland) 2021 (S.R. 2021/277), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(g), Sch.
CHAPTER 2Claimant responsibilities
Work-related requirements
Work search requirementI1I2I3I4I5I6I7I822
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.
Pt. 2 modified (coming into operation in accordance with art. 1 of the amending Rule) by The Social Security (Ireland) Order (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. 2019/77), art. 2; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)