Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. V modified (temp.) (30.11.1998) by The Social Security (New Deal Pilot) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/2825), regs. 1(1), 7 (with reg. 1(2))
C2Pt. V modified (temp.) (29.11.1999) by The Social Security (New Deal Pilot) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3156), regs. 1(1), 7 (with regs. 1(2), 19)
70. In determining a period under section 19(3) [F1or section 20A(4)] [F2the Secretary of State] shall take into account all the circumstances of the case and, in particular, the following circumstances—
(a)where the employment would have lasted less than 26 weeks, the length of time which it was likely to have lasted;
(b)in a case falling within section 19(6)(a) [F3or section 20A(2)(d)] in which the employer has indicated an intention to re-engage the claimant, the date when he is to be re-engaged;
(c)where the claimant has left his employment voluntarily and the hours of work in that employment were 16 hours or less a week, the rate of pay and hours of work in the employment which he left; and
(d)where the claimant left his employment voluntarily or has neglected to avail himself of a reasonable opportunity of employment, any mitigating circumstances of physical or mental stress connected with his employment.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 70 inserted (19.3.2001) by The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Joint Claims) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/1978), reg. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 26(a)
F2Words in reg. 70 substituted (18.10.1999) by The Social Security Act 1998 (Commencement No. 11, and Savings and Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/2860), art. 3(1), Sch. 12 para. 2
F3Words in reg. 70 inserted (19.3.2001) by The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Joint Claims) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/1978), reg. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 26(b)