JSA sanctions

neelienedlew

I was wondering if you good people know the answer to my question.

I left my job voluntarily about 17 weeks ago. Thought I might have found another job by now and am trying and applying without any luck. I haven't claimed JSA as I knew I wouldn't be entitled to any for 26 weeks and living off my savings. Now worried about when sanctions begin. Is it 26 weeks after finishing job or 26 weeks from date of claim? Thank you in anticipation of your replies.

pcombo

Wouldn't it be better finding a new job while you were still in your current job. I'm sure thats quite possible.

Caz3121

any sanction would begin from when you make your claim - so claim now

Sam____2

you should always apply for JSA straight away, there isn't a set time for a sanction when leaving employment it's up to a decision maker as to how long if at all to sanction you for. If I were you I'd get your claim in ASAP

bmllbro1

I am in the same position, although the reason I left my job was to concentrate on my final exams at university. I have now graduated and I'm struggling to find a job, and I'm unsure as to whether the sanctions are different due to the fact that I was a student?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Nyfle

bmllbro1 wrote: »

I am in the same position, although the reason I left my job was to concentrate on my final exams at university. I have now graduated and I'm struggling to find a job, and I'm unsure as to whether the sanctions are different due to the fact that I was a student?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

I could be wrong on this, and if I am I'm sure I'll be corrected swiftly, but my understanding is that studying won't count as just cause for leaving employment. Unless the job in question was below NMW, which I believe could give you a loophole of sorts. Either way, it's best to discuss this with someone at the Jobcentre as they're in the best position to advise you on this.

And as Caz3121 suggests, claim ASAP. Worst case you'll just get your NI covered, best case... well.

dookar

Days between the job ending and a claim started are deducted from the sanction period.


The only way student status will help is if the university was away from your home town and you resigned at the end of your studies to return home