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Will he get any benefits?

msgnomey
msgnomey Posts: 1,613 Forumite
in Benefits & tax credits
My daughter's BF may lose his job. He is currently living with us. He is 28 and will hopefully get another job quickly but my question is if he is sacked and continues to live with us (I work F/T as does my DD) will he be able to claim any benefits while he looks for a new job? Will our income make any difference ( I earn £38K pa)

Thanks
Go hopefully into each new day, enjoy something from every day no matter how small, you never know when it will be your last

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  • Vader123
    Vader123 Posts: 1,104 Forumite
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    If he has enough NI conts he will be able to claim Contribution based JSA regardless of household income and/or savings he has.

    If he does not he will have to claim Income based JSA which means they will assess the income of the house/partner etc.

    Vader
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    Even if he's paid the relevant NICs to claim JSACB, if he's sacked he may be sanctioned for up to 26 weeks, depending on the circumstances of his sacking.
  • Vader123
    Vader123 Posts: 1,104 Forumite
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    Oldernotwiser wrote: »
    Even if he's paid the relevant NICs to claim JSACB, if he's sacked he may be sanctioned for up to 26 weeks, depending on the circumstances of his sacking.

    Yes, didnt spot that.

    Depends on the circs but ONW is correct.

    Vader
  • msgnomey
    msgnomey Posts: 1,613 Forumite
    Okay, thanks for that

    very helpful

    he has 2 interviews lined up (he is currently suspended on full pay while the MD is investigated about some procedures that weren't in place and should have been (H&S)) don't know any more but hopefully he'll keep his job

    thanks again
    Go hopefully into each new day, enjoy something from every day no matter how small, you never know when it will be your last
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