Why Do This Course?
To get Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance, ESA or Income Support you may have to do work focused interviews, work related activity, work preparation or jobseeking. This course shows which conditionality rules apply and what sanctions are imposed on people who don’t meet the rules.
By doing the course you will:
- Understand what conditionality applies to different people
- Understand how and why sanctions are imposed
- Know how to prevent and deal with common problems
- Be able to find relevant information in the Benefit Notes and in official guidance
- Feel confident to call me if you get stuck
Content
- Different benefits and different conditionality
- Work focused interviews
- Work preparation
- Work availability
- Work search
- The claimant commitment
- Who has to meet which rules
- Sanctions
- Good cause and good reason
- Mandatory reconsiderations and appeals