C1Part 1Universal credit

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C1CHAPTER 2Claimant responsibilities

Work-related requirements

17C1Work search requirement

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In this Part a “work search requirement” is a requirement that a claimant take—

a

all reasonable action, and

b

any particular action specified by the Secretary of State,

for the purpose of obtaining paid work (or more paid work or better-paid work).

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The Secretary of State may under subsection (1)(b) specify the time to be devoted to any particular action.

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Action which may be specified under subsection (1)(b) includes in particular—

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carrying out work searches;

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making applications;

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creating and maintaining an online profile;

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registering with an employment agency;

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seeking references;

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any action prescribed for the purpose in subsection (1).

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Regulations may impose limitations on a work search requirement by reference to the work to which it relates; and the Secretary of State may in any particular case specify further such limitations on such a requirement.

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A limitation under subsection (4) may in particular be by reference to—

a

work of a particular nature,

b

work with a particular level of remuneration,

c

work in particular locations, or

d

work available for a certain number of hours per week or at particular times,

and may be indefinite or for a particular period.