Told can't claim JSA as not enough NI contributions

crawli1

I'll make sure she rings HMRC to get it all sorted. Even if she still can't get anything, it would sort out her records properly so that everything she has worked for isn't lost in the system.

allen35

crawli1 wrote: »

Tell me about it. My Mum has never claimed benefits in her life, worked full-time and part-time roles over the years. Never asked for anything until now. Even when she was made redundant we couldn't talk her into making contact with the benefits office. Now she needs it, as she is actively job-seeking, she can't get it :mad::mad:

You don't mention if your mum is single, if she is and is struggling income wise has she applied for HB (if applicable) and Council Tax Benefit.

If this is the case she would be entitled to Income Based Jobseekers but it is dependant on income/savings

soulsaver

She's entitled to a detailed explanation as to why her claim is not allowed. Why ask on here when she can get the answer from the DWIP? She can then get the facts checked & get good advice from her local Citizens Advice. If there is a case for appeal they'll advise her.

shikoku

emweaver wrote: »

Its a !!!! take when u think people who have never worked in their life can claim JSA but someone who didnt work enough hours cant

Everyone can claim income based JSA. If you are denied Contribution based you are advised of this in writing.

If your savings are above a certain level you won't get it.

It is based on *need* not the Daily Mails take on any alleged lifestyle choices.

quanto2009

After working for 30 years made redundant 2009 claimed jsa for 6 months and signed on for 6 months for stamp only , June 2010 started working laid off Jan 2011 now because of not working in Tax year 2009/2010 haven't got enough NI credits I wont get any Jsa , have a working partner so no money there either , no tax credits as they over paid us when I wasn't working in 2009.
The question I wont to know where has the tax ive paid in over 30 years gone to or being paid to

Quanto needs a job quick

viktory

The NIC contributions are based on the two full preceding tax years so it is 08/09 and 09/10. Did she work solidly for both tax years?

allen35

quanto2009 wrote: »

After working for 30 years made redundant 2009 claimed jsa for 6 months and signed on for 6 months for stamp only , June 2010 started working laid off Jan 2011 now because of not working in Tax year 2009/2010 haven't got enough NI credits I wont get any Jsa , have a working partner so no money there either , no tax credits as they over paid us when I wasn't working in 2009.
The question I wont to know where has the tax ive paid in over 30 years gone to or being paid to

Quanto needs a job quick

You can only be overpaid on what information you give so unfortunately you underestimated your joint income, your partner has a responsibility as do yourself to look after each other in hard times.

I am proud to think me paying tax for the last 30 years gives my kids a free education and public services we come to rely on, as for my state pension when i reach retirement wellll my NI doesn't cover it all especially as we need our hospitals, police and legal system for alledgedly free (is it)

crawli1

allen35 wrote: »

You don't mention if your mum is single, if she is and is struggling income wise has she applied for HB (if applicable) and Council Tax Benefit.

If this is the case she would be entitled to Income Based Jobseekers but it is dependant on income/savings

No, my Mum is married (she is 50 years old). No mortgage owing on the house. My Dad works full time.

We (as in me and my Dad) have been telling my Mum to sign on so that she still gets her NI contributions for when she retires. So the issue about not having enough NI Contributions for tax year 2009/10 has cropped up when she finally decided to put in her application as a job seeker. She is actively searching for work and has been since the beginning of January.

crawli1

soulsaver wrote: »

Why ask on here when she can get the answer from the DWIP?

I assumed this was a public forum and so far have had some good advice about many things, including this.
I am asking on behalf of my Mum so that I can give her some ideas of the best way forward.
Why am I explaining posting on a public forum?

crawli1

viktory wrote: »

The NIC contributions are based on the two full preceding tax years so it is 08/09 and 09/10. Did she work solidly for both tax years?

Yes she worked solid for ten years and got made redundant June 2010.