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Left job in May - self employed. Not working out

Hi There

I left my joib in may to go self employed however things are not working out.

Would i still be entitled to JSA and mortgage interest help from the job centre as im struggling financially

Regards
Adam

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  • dseventy
    dseventy Posts: 1,220 Forumite
    As you left your job voluntarily you will be sanctioned, up to 26 weeks (ie no payments, they will write to you and your ex-employer to ask why you quit).

    Apply as soon as possible as sanctions count from time of application rather than award.

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  • If the self-employed thing isn't working out, why not just go back to being employed?
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  • BigAunty
    BigAunty Posts: 8,310 Forumite
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    Have you checked your entitlement to tax credits and council tax benefit?

    Have you revisited your business plan to determine why you are not meeting your financial forecast?
  • dookar
    dookar Posts: 1,654 Forumite
    You can't be sanctioned
  • If you sign on and are actively seeking work after 26 weeks out of work, you won't be sanctioned, nor will they contact your last employer.
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