2 The contribution-based conditions
Jobseekers Act 1995 (1995 c 18) | Legislation

2  The contribution-based conditions

(1)     The conditions referred to in [section 1(2)(d)] are that the claimant—

(a)     has actually paid Class 1 contributions in respect of one (“the base year”) of the last two complete years before the beginning of the relevant benefit year and satisfies the additional conditions set out in subsection (2);

(b)     has, in respect of the last two complete years before the beginning of the relevant benefit year, either paid Class 1 contributions or been credited with earnings and satisfies the additional condition set out in subsection (3); [and]

(c)     does not have earnings in excess of the prescribed amount; and

() is not entitled to income support.

(2)     The additional conditions mentioned in subsection (1)(a) are that—

(a)     the contributions have been paid before the week for which the jobseeker's allowance is claimed;

[(b)     the claimant's relevant earnings for the base year upon which primary Class 1 contributions have been paid

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