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Entitlement After Redundency

Hi

As I have mentioned before I am soon to be made redundent (end of this month).

I have been trying to find work but I have had no luck yet.

It looks like I will have to sign on for JSA for the first time ever.
Was just wondering what I will get as I have never done it before.

I currently rent a room in a house that costs me £90 a week, will this be paid or will I need to find somewhere else?

A friend of mine has a small cleaning company and has said he might be able to get me a few hours work a week. Is there a maximum amount of hours I can work part time?

Anything else I should be aware of?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Buzz

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  • How long have you worked for your employer? Do you have any idea of the redundancy package you will be receiving?
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  • buzzby
    buzzby Posts: 240 Forumite
    8 years and getting the government minimum, works out at about £2500. Not even enough to clear my debts!!
  • patman99
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    There is quite a good guide HERE. As for p/t work, it is based on what you earn. If you earn £60 and your benefits are £200, then they will disregard the first £5 of earnings, then deduct the rest from your benefits, so you would only be £5 better-off.
    You can work or volunteer up to 16 hours a week before you have to sign-off.
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