Caselaw summaries

Child benefit – not exportable in European Union (EU)

Reduced earnings allowance (REA) and zero hours contract – ‘giving up regular employment’ and whether in ‘regular employment’ on a zero hours contract

Industrial injuries disablement benefit – dual disablement

Universal credit childcare costs – proof of payment requirement not unlawful

Tribunals – housing benefit (HB) overpayment

Universal credit – benefit cap where paid four-weekly – calculation of earnings rules not unlawful

Immigration status and benefit entitlement – where refugee status has been obtained fraudulently and subsequently revoked

Contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance (new-style) – first contribution condition

Personal independence payment - (PIP) - alcohol use disorder – assessment in PIP cases

Tribunals – determination on the papers – context of COVID pandemic