Part 1Universal credit

CHAPTER 2Claimant responsibilities

Application of work-related requirements

19Claimants subject to no work-related requirements

1

The Secretary of State may not impose any work-related requirement on a claimant falling within this section.

2

A claimant falls within this section if—

a

the claimant has limited capability for work and work-related activity,

b

the claimant has regular and substantial caring responsibilities for a severely disabled person,

c

the claimant is the responsible carer for a child under the age of 1, or

d

the claimant is of a prescribed description.

3

Regulations under subsection (2)(d) may in particular make provision by reference to one or more of the following—

a

hours worked;

b

earnings or income;

c

the amount of universal credit payable.

4

Regulations under subsection (3) may—

a

in the case of a claimant who is a member of the couple, make provision by reference to the claimant alone or by reference to the members of the couple together;

b

make provision for estimating or calculating any matter for the purpose of the regulations.

5

Where a claimant falls within this section, any work-related requirement previously applying to the claimant ceases to have effect.

6

In this Part “responsible carer”, in relation to a child means—

a

a single person who is responsible for the child, or

b

a person who is a member of a couple where—

i

the person or the other member of the couple is responsible for the child, and

ii

the person has been nominated by the couple jointly as responsible for the child.