Claiming Dole whilst working Part Time.

rmware

I'm new to the whole jobs seekers allowance, I've never claimed it before even when unemployed for a year. I'm currently working for an agency, I had 3 months of solid work last year. But since November I haven't had more than 2 days of work a week, and the last few weeks I only worked 4 hours, about £20. Which means I'd be better of not working and claiming dole money. Normally I wouldn't be bothered but I'm struggling just to keep up with min credit card payments. I'm serious about getting a job and apply to every job opportunity, its a bit annoying when you fill in a long application form and cv in and get no response though. I've had a couple of interviews and both went really well, but no job offer.

I was a postman for 2 years, I left that job voluntarily at the end of 2008 and attempted to cycle around the world. Made it halfway before breaking my collerbone. Would the voluntary resignation disqualify from JSA anyway?

Is it possible to claim job seekers allowance for weeks I don't work or work very little?

I'm 21, have no kids and live with parents if that helps.

Cheers
Russell

alenax

It's possible but they ask to see payslips and deduct whatever money you earn from your JSA.

lili2008

rmware wrote: »

I'm new to the whole jobs seekers allowance, I've never claimed it before even when unemployed for a year. I'm currently working for an agency, I had 3 months of solid work last year. But since November I haven't had more than 2 days of work a week, and the last few weeks I only worked 4 hours, about £20. Which means I'd be better of not working and claiming dole money. Normally I wouldn't be bothered but I'm struggling just to keep up with min credit card payments. I'm serious about getting a job and apply to every job opportunity, its a bit annoying when you fill in a long application form and cv in and get no response though. I've had a couple of interviews and both went really well, but no job offer.

I was a postman for 2 years, I left that job voluntarily at the end of 2008 and attempted to cycle around the world. Made it halfway before breaking my collerbone. Would the voluntary resignation disqualify from JSA anyway?

Is it possible to claim job seekers allowance for weeks I don't work or work very little?

I'm 21, have no kids and live with parents if that helps.

Cheers
Russell

You can claim if you work under 16 hours but should declare it. Over 16 hours and they sign you off, then you do a rapid relaim. Leaving a job in 2008 won't disqualify you now. If you haven't paid stamp you will probably get income-based JSA. £64 per week.

amy_lou_4

If you work up to 16 hours a week, you get a form to fill out on a fortnightly basis with your workplace details, any money received in that fortnight and any hours worked. It has 2 weeks marked on it, the week goes from the day you sign on (ie for me it is a Weds-to the next Tues), you hand it in when you sign on and are given one for the next fortnight. If you have been paid you also take in your payslips, they do a photocopy and attach it. The money you earn is deducted from your JSA, so if you are only working a little you will still get some JSA going in your account as well. You can literally work 15 hours and 59 mins before you are disqualified, I used to do shifts with a half-hour on the end instead of a full hour when I approached the limit. They will probably send a letter to your employer, or phone them, to double check that they are aware of your 16 hour limit.