Recompliance through employment

A client with a 13-week non-entitlement period and part-time work obligations can recomply by getting part-time work. This work must last at least 6 continuous weeks, for an average of 20 hours or more each week.

At the end of 6 weeks, the 13-week non-entitlement period ends. The client’s benefit is reinstated to their usual benefit, instead of a provisional benefit.

If the client leaves the job before the end of the 6 weeks, any provisional benefit paid must be established as a debt and the rest of the non-entitlement period is imposed.

The client can still recomply during the rest of the 13-week non-entitlement period by participating in another approved activity.

Note the income the client gets from their part-time employment is charged against the provisional benefit rate.

For when to grant or increase the benefit, see:

• Provisional benefit and end of non-entitlement period