PART 2Universal credit
CHAPTER 2Claimant responsibilities
Application of work-related requirements
Claimants subject to no work-related requirements24
1
The Department may not impose any work-related requirement on a claimant falling within this Article.
2
A claimant falls within this Article 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 one, or
d
the claimant is of a prescribed description.
3
Regulations under paragraph (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 paragraph (3) may—
a
in the case of a claimant who is a member of a 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 Article, 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.