PART 2CONDITIONS OF ENTITLEMENT

30 hour element

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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.