# The Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 2013, Regulation 29: Sanctionable failures under section 6J of the Act: work placements


(1) A placement on the Mandatory Work Activity Scheme is a prescribed placement for the purpose of section 6J(2)(a) of the Act (sanctionable failure not to comply with a work placement).
(2) In paragraph (1) “the Mandatory Work Activity Scheme” means a scheme provided pursuant to arrangements made by the Secretary of State and known by that name that is designed to provide work or work-related activity for up to 30 hours per week over a period of 4 consecutive weeks with a view to assisting claimants to improve their prospects of obtaining employment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/378/regulation/29 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/jobseekers-allowance-regulations-2013/regulation-29
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