JSA sanction - worth appealing?

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Edwardian_Fred
Edwardian_Fred Posts: 1 Newbie
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I recently receieved a letter telling me that because I lost my last job through my own fault I am not entitled to JSA for 26 weeks. If I appeal the decision is it possible they will pay me JSA at a lower rate? I have no other form of income and if I can't get any JSA I don't have a clue what i'm supposed to live on :confused: Thanks for any advice.

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  • ALIBOBSY
    ALIBOBSY Posts: 4,527 Forumite
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    You can appeal, but if you were sacked and your employer have stated that to the DWP whatever the background, you are unlikely to win. You can however apply for a "hardship" rate of JSA when you get a lower rate. You need to fill in a form to apply for this at the job centre.

    good luck
    ali x
    "Overthinking every little thing
    Acknowledge the bell you cant unring"

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