F1THE SCHEDULEDefinition of “relevant employer”
“Qualifying period of employment”
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In this Schedule, “qualifying period of employment”, in relation to a person disabled by a disease to which this Act applies, means any period of employment in a prescribed occupation, except for—
a
a period of employment which ended more than 20 years before the qualifying date, and
b
in the case of a claim relating to diffuse mesothelioma, a period of employment which began not more than 15 years before the qualifying date.
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In sub-paragraph (1), “qualifying date” means—
a
the date on which the Secretary of State determines a claim for disablement benefit made by or on behalf of the disabled person in respect of the disease, or
b
if the disabled person has died without a claim for disablement benefit in respect of the disease having been determined, the date on which he died.
Sch. inserted (12.7.2007 for specified purposes, 10.8.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5), ss. 58(3), 70(2), Sch. 6; S.I. 2007/1991, art. 2(1)(2)