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1.1.O.10 Open employment (DSP)

Definition

For the purposes of DSP, open employment is employment:

in the open labour market, AND
at relevant minimum wages (1.1.R.133) or above.

Act reference: SSAct section 94 Qualification for DSP

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.1.S.430 Supported employment (DSP), 3.6.1.20 Qualification for DSP during employment - 30 hour rule, 3.6.1.22 Qualification for DSP during employment - 15 hour rule, 3.6.1.30 Qualification for DSP during self-employment - 30 hour rule, 3.6.1.32 Qualification for DSP during self-employment - 15 hour rule

Last reviewed: 9 May 2022

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