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jobseekers and work

how much can you work before your jobseekers is stopped? I am claiming jobseekers but may have some possible temporary work, if its just one day work then its not worth doing if they stop my jobseekers as i couldnt afford to live/eat. it depends on that week if its one day or 5 days etc

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  • It's 16 hours a week
  • happy35
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    if you work one day,Jobseekers Allowance wont take the earnings off you benefit until you receive it so you wont end up with no JSA and no pay

    I you work more than 16 hours in one benefit week then your claim will be closed

    if you are single you will be able to keep the first £5
  • happy35 wrote: »
    if you work one day,Jobseekers Allowance wont take the earnings off you benefit until you receive it so you wont end up with no JSA and no pay

    I you work more than 16 hours in one benefit week then your claim will be closed

    if you are single you will be able to keep the first £5

    In fact if you work 16 hours a week or more (on average)-not UP TO 16 hours you would not be eligible
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