PART 2CONDITIONS OF ENTITLEMENT
30 hour element
30 hour element10
1
The determination of the maximum rate must include a 30 hour element if the claimant, or in the case of a joint claim, at least one of the claimants, is engaged in qualifying remunerative work for at least 30 hours per week.
2
The determination of the maximum rate must also include the 30 hour element if—
a
the claim is a joint claim,
b
at least one of the claimants is responsible for one or more children or qualifying young people,
c
the aggregate number of hours for which the couple engage in qualifying remunerative work is at least 30 hours per week, and
d
at least one member of the couple engages in qualifying remunerative work for at least 16 hours per week.