Part 1Social security
Miscellaneous
30Good cause for failure to comply with regulations etc.
1
In Schedule 1 to the Jobseekers Act 1995 (supplementary provisions), after paragraph 14A insert—
14BGood or just cause for acts or omissions
1
This paragraph applies to any regulations made under this Act that prescribe matters to be taken into account in determining whether a person has good cause or just cause for any act or omission (including any failure to comply with the regulations).
2
The provision made by the regulations prescribing those matters must include provision relating to—
a
the person's physical or mental health or condition;
b
the availability of childcare.
2
In Schedule 2 to the Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5) (employment and support allowance: supplementary provisions), after paragraph 10 insert—
10AGood cause for failure to comply with certain regulations
1
This paragraph applies to any regulations made under section 11, 12 or 13 that prescribe matters to be taken into account in determining whether a person has good cause for any failure to comply with the regulations.
2
The provision made by the regulations prescribing those matters must include provision relating to—
a
the person's physical or mental health or condition;
b
the availability of childcare.