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Pregnancy and job seekers allowance

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  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    Better to move to a job in a cleaner environment before trying to get pregnant. Of course, you wouldn't be able to claim JSA then, would you?
  • Coz
    Coz Posts: 128 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    But who is going to employ someone who is about to get pregnant or someone who is already pregnant?
  • ukdickie31
    ukdickie31 Posts: 522 Forumite
    You can claim JSA up to the 29th week of pregnancy provided that you can demonstrate that you are actively seeking work, able to work and willing to work.

    But who is going to employ someone who is about to get pregnant or someone who is already pregnant?

    That's not the point. The point is, you have to demonstrate that you are satisfying the JSA rules in order to claim the benefit.

    If an employer uses your pregnancy as a reason not to employ you and says this, you could argue discrimination.
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