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Have temp job with major car prob

out_of_cash
out_of_cash Posts: 763 Forumite
edited 3 December 2010 at 1:16PM in Benefits & tax credits
Hi all,

can anyone tell me if i leave a temp/agency job due to lack of transport!

.:mad:

Comments

  • enabledebra
    enabledebra Posts: 8,075 Forumite
    You can claim JSA but may be sanctioned for a period unless you can show that you had 'just cause' for leaving the job. Just cause isn't clearly defined so it will depend on how they view it to a large extent.

    It sounds as if you haven't been working for them for long? If so you might come under rules about trial periods but only if you had been unemployed for a period of at least 13 weeks before taking the job AND the job is 16+ hours per week AND you work for at least 4 weeks and leave before 12 weeks have passed. If these circumstances apply you shouldn't have to show just cause and shouldn't be sanctioned.
  • Jowo_2
    Jowo_2 Posts: 8,308 Forumite
    Any chance you can get a loan for the repair? For example, through a local credit union or your current bank?
  • How about car sharing, surely other people work same or similar hours as you.
  • many thanks.
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