Publisher's Synopsis
The practical nature of this guide results from its focus on those non-means tested benefit provisions which raise important issues before Social Security Appeal Tribunals and the courts. The 1998 edition includes the text of, and commentary on, the Jobseekers Act 1995 as well as significant new material on rules for making claims and appeals, the abolition of good cause for delay in claiming and new rules on backdating, provisions on decision-recording tribunals and a new set of Computation of Earnings Regulations. The text includes all relevant statutory material, decisions of the courts and the Commissioners, and definitions of key provisions. A comprehensive index, and tables of cases and decisions are included for easy reference. The text is divided into the following sections:. Administration, adjudication and general benefit matters. Disability benefits. Maternity benefits. Widow's benefit and retirement pensions. Unemployment, sickness and invalidity benefits. Jobseeker's allowance. Incapacity benefit and incapacity for work. Statutory sick pay. Children and guardians. Industrial injuries and prescribed diseases.
