Part 1

Universal credit
CHAPTER 2

Claimant responsibilities

Work-related requirements

Work search requirement
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1
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).
2
The Secretary of State may under subsection (1)(b) specify the time to be devoted to any particular action.
3
Action which may be specified under subsection (1)(b) includes in particular—
a
carrying out work searches;
b
making applications;
c
creating and maintaining an online profile;
d
registering with an employment agency;
e
seeking references;
f
any action prescribed for the purpose in subsection (1).
4
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.
5
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.