Submitted on Monday 30th March 2020
Rejected on Wednesday 13th May 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Suspend the requirement to look for work on Universal Credit.
This requirement is draconian given the circumstances and against the government’s own advice to stay at home and stop the spread to protect the NHS. It will only cause frustration at an already difficult time.
Employment is scarce and universal credit could be the only possible source of income for the coming months for some. Having to look for work will be a risk to public health. Suspend the requirement immediately.
Suspend the requirement to look for work while claiming Universal Credit for 3 months if you lost your job due to COVID 19 government lockdown.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Regulations in force from 30 March provide that work-search requirements and sanctions for Universal Credit and ‘New Style’ Jobseeker’s Allowance will not apply for three months.
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
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