working 5hrs p/week - JSA?

tupac662

Hi all, looking for some advice in regards to benefits.

I've been holding down two jobs whilst studying accounting for just over a year. Full time agency work (40hrs p/w) and a weekend job at a high street retailer.

I've recently been laid-off at the agency and only working 5hrs p/w on a Saturday. I've asked for extra hours at my weekend job, but my supervisor says that the company isn't doing very well and is actually over staffed.

I've put in a claim for JSA, but haven't heard anything for just over 2 weeks.

Would the 5hrs I'm working affect any JSA I receive (if successful) ?

Thanks in advance
(back to job hunting now)

dmg24

Are you studying part time? If you are a single person, any earnings over £5 will be deducted from your JSA.

tupac662

Thanks dmg
I'm single and studying part-time. Two evenings a week.

dmg24

Yep, as long as you would be willing to give up your studies if it interfered with your ability to find work, you will be eligible for JSA.