My client returned to the UK from Spain where she has lived for the last nine years. She was employed for the first three years then gave up work due to childcare responsbilities. The relationship broke down and client returned in August.
She has made three claims for JSA. The last has yet to be decided, but the first two were refused on HRT grounds.
I minded to submit appeals, arguing that client is exempt from HRT on the ground that she is a workseeker. I don't think her UK nationality will bar her from this because she is returning to the UK after having exercised her treaty rights in another EU country. As far as I can tell, she is not, and does not retain the status of, a 'worker', but she can rely on being a workseeker.
Is anyone able to confirm this? Ta muchly,
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