5. Work search condition
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5. Work search condition
This is a condition that you take all reasonable action, and ‘any particular action’ specified by the DWP, to get paid work, more paid work or better-paid work. This can include:
    ■searching for work;
    ■making job applications;
    ■creating and maintaining an online profile;
    ■registering with an employment agency; and
    ■seeking references.
    WRA 2012, S.17 ; JSA, S.6D
If you are offered a job interview and do not take part in it, you will be treated as not having met the work search condition.
UC Regs, reg 94 ; JSA Regs, reg 11
If you have a universal credit online journal, you can keep a record of the actions that you have taken on this.
Work search reviews – If the work search condition applies to you, you will need to take part in regular ‘work search reviews’. These are designed to check your progress and ensure you are meeting your responsibilities.
WRA 2012, S.23 ; JSA, S.6G
How many hours are you expected to work?
You are normally expected to work for at least 35 hou
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