job seekers alloance stage

diz1oo

i was claiming job seeker allowance for 16 weeks i then started a job that lasted 5 weeks signed back on was put back at same stage was wondering if this was correat or i should have been put back to stage one:cool:

chewynut

I think it's normal. I had a temporary job for ten weeks and was put back onto stage three (bleh). There's a proper term the Jobcentre use but I can't for the life of me remember what it was.

When I signed back on, I was told the system has changed now so the stages aren't as relevant anyway. You get the help when you actually need it rather than having to wait until you reach a certain stage before you get extra help.

diz1oo

its just i only have a few weeks left on this jsa then its means tested as my wife works 30 hours i dont know if il get anything and got morgage to pay

skater_kat

does anyone know how you know what stage you are on? i've gone past 13 weeks but nothing has happened which is different, i thought 13 weeks was the end of the first stage.

Loobysaver

diz1oo wrote: »

its just i only have a few weeks left on this jsa then its means tested as my wife works 30 hours i dont know if il get anything and got morgage to pay

The stages aren't really relevant any more as they've been phased out. Regardless of the 5 weeks you only get 26 weeks on contribution based JSA. You won't be eligible for Income based JSA if your partner works 30 hours.

diz1oo

so how long do you have to work to go back on contribution based jba

diz1oo

you should be on stage 2 after 13 weeks

morganedge

Loobysaver wrote: »

The stages aren't really relevant any more as they've been phased out.

How does it all work now, then?
anyone have a good link?
Do you get sent to the 'careers people' to keep re-writing your CV earlier now or something?

kacie

after 13 weeks, you go to stage 2 where you have to sign on every week - thats the only difference I've noticed