Possible JSA sanction advice

sugar9 · 21 February 2011 at 9:29AM

My husband received a letter stating he will be receive Contribution JSA from 31 Jan. Last week he received another letter asking why he resigned and he could be sanctioned for up to 26 weeks. Everything already explained to Job Centre. What happens if they decide to do this as we have 2 children really worried about this. He did not take decision to resign lightly but due to alleged misconduct he was advised to resign as only chance of working in industry again. Thanks for any advice.

karenx · 21 February 2011 at 9:35AM

If he has found to of left voluntarily then yes he will be sanctioned for up to 26 weeks.
Do you not work?

sugar9 · 21 February 2011 at 9:36AM

Hi no not working at moment. He has an interview tomorrow so fingers crossed. How would be manage if sanctioned?

I_luv_cats · 21 February 2011 at 9:39AM

karenx wrote: »

If he has found to of left voluntarily then yes he will be sanctioned for up to 26 weeks.
Do you not work?

If he has left "without just cause" he could be sanctioned for up to 26 weeks.

They may ask if he looked for an alternative job etc.

If sanctioned he would have to try an application for hardship, Child Tax Credits apply now for children.

sugar9 · 21 February 2011 at 9:42AM

Hi thanks for advice. He was verbally offered another job but could now be a while before he can start. He has an interview tomorrow as we cannot afford to wait with family to support. I am also looking but needs to be school hours.

sugar9 · 21 February 2011 at 9:45AM

re: child tax credits. We currently receive £8.00 per week from them but when he phoned them they can't do anything until we have the P45.

I_luv_cats · 21 February 2011 at 9:48AM

Hardship payments and Jobseeker's Allowance

A hardship payment is a reduced amount of Jobseeker's Allowance which you may be able to get if you have been refused Jobseeker's Allowance, or your benefit has been stopped, because of doubts about whether you are available for and actively seeking work. You can also get them if you are waiting for the Jobcentre Plus office to decide whether you meet the jobs seeking conditions or if you have been sanctioned (see under Jobseeker's Allowance and sanctions).
If you want more information about hardship payments, and how to apply for them, you should consult an experienced adviser, for example, at a Citizens Advice Bureau. To search for details of your nearest CAB, including those that can give advice by email, click on

nearest CAB.

I_luv_cats · 21 February 2011 at 9:51AM

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/b_child_tax_credit.pdf

sugar9 · 21 February 2011 at 9:53AM

Thank you ILuvCats. Would we be entitled to Housing benefit until hubby gets another job. We are council tenants. He has never received benefits in his life and just wants to get back to work.

I_luv_cats · 21 February 2011 at 10:12AM

sugar9 wrote: »

Thank you ILuvCats. Would we be entitled to Housing benefit until hubby gets another job. We are council tenants. He has never received benefits in his life and just wants to get back to work.

Did you claim HB / CTB @ the same time as your JSA??

If you did not, you''ll have to get them from your council.

DX2 · 21 February 2011 at 10:15AM

sugar9 wrote: »

Thank you ILuvCats. Would we be entitled to Housing benefit until hubby gets another job. We are council tenants. He has never received benefits in his life and just wants to get back to work.

Yes anyone on a low income can apply for HB/CTB. Get in touch with your local council and get the application forms filled in asap.

Possible JSA sanction advice

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