Regulation 39 Amendment of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 2013

For paragraphs (1) and (2) of regulation 29 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 2013^f1 (sanctionable failures under section 6J of the Act: work placements)^f2 substitute

“29.

(1)

A placement on the Mandatory Work Activity Scheme is a prescribed placement for the purpose of section 6J(2)(a) of the Act^f3 (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.”.