Earnings Disregard
/ˈɜrnɪŋz dɪsˈrɪɡɑrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A specified amount of income that is excluded from consideration in means-tested benefit calculations.
The claimant's earnings disregard allowed them to retain some benefits despite earning an income.
Forms
- earnings disregard
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Commentary
Earnings disregard is crucial in welfare law to balance income generation with benefit eligibility, ensuring incentives to work are protected.
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