Jobseeker Agreement Unlawful

Finding of tribunal into job seekers agreement

News | 17.12.14

John Pring's Disability News Service has revealed that a judge has told the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that part of the agreement signed by out-of-work benefit claimants does not comply with the law, following a legal challenge from a disabled job-seeker.

This is an important step in challenging the invasive, stigmatising and criminalising 'contracts' imposed on disabled people and job seekers as a condition of receiving minimal benefits.

You can read the full article here:

http://disabilitynewsservice.com/2014/11/judge-brands-dwp-jobseekers-agreement-unlawful-action-disabled-claimant/