Publisher's Synopsis
This work has been completely updated to take account of all important developments in the law and includes the changes brought about by the most recent Social Security legislation and case law. It examines 80 types of benefit and assistance, and refers to relevant legislation throughout. Rates are highlighted on tinted panels for quick and easy reference, and a list of key points precedes the explanation of all major benefits.;There are new contributions from employers relating to car fuel introduced by the Social Security Act 1991, plus a chapter on the reduced statutory sick pay recoupment rights under the Statutory Sick Pay Act 1991. A section on the changed law relating to home renovations has been added to the chapter on Housing and there are substantial additions to the chapter on the community charge. The chapter on Family Benefits includes the provisions of the Maintenance Enforcement Act 1991.;The new Disability Living Allowance and Disability Working Allowance Act 1991 is explained in the chapter on Disabled and Handicapped People, together with new state services for disabled people.;The changed administration of youth training is covered, and a list of agencies which give free general or specialised legal advice has been added.
