# The Reserve Forces (Call-out and Recall) (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2005, Regulation 8: Time limits for making a claim


(1) A claim under these Regulations may not be made before the relevant date.
(2) A claim for an award other than a training award shall not be made more than 4 weeks after the end of the relevant period unless an adjudication officer agrees to an extended period.
(3) A claim for a training award must be made within 8 weeks of the reservist completing the relevant training, and, subject to paragraph (4), the relevant training must be completed within 6 months of the reservist’s return to employment following the relevant period (“the initial 6 months”).
(4) If the relevant training is not available within the initial 6 months, such training—
(a) must be completed within the first 12 months from the end of the relevant period; and
(b) the employer must give, within the initial 6 months, written notice of the intention that the reservist undertake such training to an adjudication officer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/859/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/reserve-forces-call-out-and-recall-financial-assistance-regulations-2005/regulation-8
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