JSA - Leaving job due to childcare issues - Will I be able to claim?

mrcow

The short answer is that I know someone who was in the exact situation as you and the claimed and no, they didn't get sanctioned at all.

Every case is individual though. Just put your claim in, explain that you had to leave due to childcare issues and see what happens.

The only thing I would be wary of though is have you approached your employer about changing your hours? If you have, it will help your case. If you haven't, do it now (in writing if possible) so it covers that you have tried your best to resolve the problem.

Deepmistrust

sleepless_saver wrote: »

Good luck OP, I'm sure you've made the right decision even if JCP does decide to sanction you. You'll be sure your son (and your home!) is safe, and you'll get other work at some point which will fit better.

I think it's a pity people who come on this board for advice about benefits often get critical comments about their relationships instead. We don't know the detailed situation and I'm sure if you'd wanted advice about your relationship you would have posted on another board. Mini rant over:).

I agree to a degree, but if an OP volunteers the information they can't pick and choose which bits are relevant to be responded to.

If she felt the need the background to the relationship was relevant enough to post, then it's relevant enough to comment on.

sleepless_saver

Deepmistrust wrote: »

I agree to a degree, but if an OP volunteers the information they can't pick and choose which bits are relevant to be responded to.

If she felt the need the background to the relationship was relevant enough to post, then it's relevant enough to comment on.

That's a fair point. Probably best for OPs to stick to the bare relevant facts if they don't want to run the risk of having their relationships picked apart.

AnxiousMum

sleepless_saver wrote: »

That's a fair point. Probably best for OPs to stick to the bare relevant facts if they don't want to run the risk of having their relationships picked apart.

Sleepless....there was no 'picking apart a relationship'.....I simply replied to the OP with reference to what she herself had posted.

There usually ARE other options than having to quit your job, and there are usually other ramifications which aren't always thought of.

How about we create a blanket response that just says 'yeah go for it - quit your job all will be fine!' lol

I'm sure if the OP had a problem with my post she would've said so, or used the abuse button - however, she didn't - she replied in a way that pointed out she wasn't some dipsy who clearly has the best interests of her child at heart, and has now made a decision which serves him best. Well done to the OP

sammyjammy

Dependant on your actual hours of work and the rate of pay you may not have paid NI contributions anyway in which case you would not be entitled to any money from the government. You coud still sign for your NI credits but as your son is 12 you'll be covered by Home Responsiblities Protection.

Sam

Debicj

mrcow wrote: »

The only thing I would be wary of though is have you approached your employer about changing your hours? If you have, it will help your case. If you haven't, do it now (in writing if possible) so it covers that you have tried your best to resolve the problem.

When I took the job I was told it involved 'some' weekend working but it turned out to be alternate weekends with 6 - 10 extra weekends to cover for other staff holidays etc. as well as some bank holidays (I've worked on the last 2 Xmas days). I've muddled through for 3 years but it's got to breaking point. I told my boss why I'm leaving and she's sorry to see me go but cannot do anything to change my hours which is a shame as if I worked 2 week days I'd stay put. I don't have this in writing but I am sure my boss would confirm this to the Benefits dept. if they ask.

AnxiousMum

Good luck You're alot nicer than me, I always agreed to work New Years eve for someone who wanted to go party, as long as I got Christmas Day off - luckily there was always someone who wanted to go partying and didn't have kids!

You never know what other opportunities might be just around the corner. You should keep an eye out at local schools and see if you can't pick something up in a school - nothing beats working school hours/term time when you have kids!

Debicj

sammyjammy wrote: »

Dependant on your actual hours of work and the rate of pay you may not have paid NI contributions anyway in which case you would not be entitled to any money from the government. You coud still sign for your NI credits but as your son is 12 you'll be covered by Home Responsiblities Protection.

Sam

You were correct. I applied for JSA and was turned down as my NI contributions were not enough. I felt this was a bit unfair as I have worked for at least 17 of a possible 23 years, (bringing up children for the other time), at times paying quite a lot of NI and tax, and I see others who have not worked since leaving school getting their weekly payments!