Section 146 — Social Security Act 2018: Work-test obligations as required by MSD

146 Work-test obligations as required by MSD (1) A person to whom this section applies must, as required by MSD from time to time,— (a) undertake planning for employment: (b) attend and participate in an interview with an MSD employee or a person on behalf of MSD: (c) report to MSD or a person on behalf of MSD on the person’s compliance with the work-test obligations set out in this section or sections 144 and 147 , and must do so as often as, and in the manner that, MSD reasonably requires: (d) participate in or undertake any of the following activities specified by MSD that MSD considers suitable for improving the person’s work-readiness or prospects for employment: (i) a work assessment: (ii) a programme or seminar to increase particular skills or enhance motivation: (iii) a work-experience or work-exploration activity: (iv) employment-related training: (v) any other activity (including rehabilitation) other than medical treatment, recognised voluntary work, or activity in the community: (e) undertake and pass a drug test in accordance with sections 147 to 151 . (2) Subsection (1)(d) applies whether or not a person is subject to a sanction for failing to comply with a work-test obligation. (3) If MSD requires a person to undertake an activity under subsection (1)(d), MSD must take reasonable steps to arrange for the person to undertake that activity. Compare: 1964 No 136 s 102A(1)(d)–(g), (2)–(5)