Benefit sanctions for jobseekers who refuse to train – DWP
JSA and ESA claimants will lose their benefit provisions if they refuse training opportunities, Chris Grayling MP the Employment Minister has confirmed today.
Mr. Grayling said:
“People who are looking for work but are put at a disadvantage by their lack of skills will be given the training they need to improve their prospects of getting a job.
“This is part of our new contract with jobseekers – we will give you the right help and support to get you into work and off benefits, but we expect you to play your part.”
John Hayes MP, the Skills Minister concurred:
“Having the right skills can make the crucial difference in helping people to get a job and keep it. Skills providers offer a wide range of high-quality training that can give jobseekers the boost they need. We want to see more people completing their training and taking the first steps on a path to a fulfilling career.”
When the Welfare Reform Bill was published in February 2011, non-compliance of the following would lead to sanctions if claimants:
- Fail for no good reason to comply with a requirement to undertake a work placement of a prescribed description;
- Fail for no good reason to comply with a requirement to apply for a particular vacancy for paid work;
- Fail for no good reason to comply with a work availability requirement by not taking up an offer of paid work;
- By reason of misconduct, or voluntarily and for no good reason, ceases paid work or loses pay.
Kuki Taylor
Research and Communications Officer
Website: DWP
Source:
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2011/mar-2011/dwp034-11.shtml
Published on 29th March 2011
