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Can I claim JSA?

I have just finished my teacher training and have a job which starts in September. In the mean time can I claim JSA?

I'm not really sure of my entitlements.
Reduction in daily mortgage interest since October 23 (new mortgage) - £2.84 December 25
% of house owned/% of mortgage paid off. December 25 - 40.34%/33.36%
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MF Date: Oct 37 Feb 37

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  • LittleVoice
    LittleVoice Posts: 8,974 Forumite
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    What are you doing to look for work in July and August?
  • I can't speak with authority but as I understood it, if you're actively seeking work you can have means-tested or contributions-based JSA up to the date you start work - in theory as you won't get a back-to-work interview for three months you would be covered providing you're actively seeking employment. I am not in any way condoning pretending to find work, for the sake of clarity though!
  • Victoriajayne
    Victoriajayne Posts: 132 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Sign on anyway, even if its just to get your contributions paid - they will tell you if you're entitled to jsa and other benefits like council tax/housing benefit.
    Google is my friend ..... :j
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