JSA & Working Part Time

claire_80_2
claire_80_2 Posts: 57 Forumite
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I am currently in receipt of JSA, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit.

I have just been having a look on the net for jobs and found something that interests me, it is only 15.5 hours per week though.

If I were to go for this job would it affect the above? I have heard from some people that I would still receive all of my JSA as long as I work under 16 hours, is that right?? Seems a bit too good to be true!

If someone could advise I'd be grateful, would be good just to get out and do something even if it's only for 15 hours!

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  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,077 Forumite
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    It depends on how much you get paid. The first £5 of JSA you can keep. After that, it's £ for £.
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  • claire_80_2
    claire_80_2 Posts: 57 Forumite
    The starting wage is £6.50 per hour...
  • Orville
    Orville Posts: 1,900 Forumite
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    sh1305 wrote: »
    It depends on how much you get paid. The first £5 of JSA you can keep. After that, it's £ for £.


    So if you get a job earning £100 a week you still get to keep £5 JSA..? If that is the case do you still have to sign on..? How does it work..?
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,077 Forumite
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    Orville wrote: »
    So if you get a job earning £100 a week you still get to keep £5 JSA..? If that is the case do you still have to sign on..? How does it work..?

    You wouldn't get JSA. The amount for a single person over 25 is £65 odd a week.
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