C1C2C3PART 2Universal credit

Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1

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)

C3

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

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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.