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Redundancy Payments & Benefits

about to get made redundant and will be out of work for first time in 31 years:(

whilst I'll have a little cash from my payment, I've no other assets so does the redundancy payment count toward benefit entitlement

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  • LittleVoice
    LittleVoice Posts: 8,974 Forumite
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    tightwad5 wrote: »
    about to get made redundant and will be out of work for first time in 31 years:(

    whilst I'll have a little cash from my payment, I've no other assets so does the redundancy payment count toward benefit entitlement

    Depends on the benefit.

    For JSA, it won't for the first six months as that is based on your NI contributions.
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    Depending on how much it is it may affect any means tested benefits you apply for.

    Good luck in finding another job soon.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • tightwad5
    tightwad5 Posts: 18 Forumite
    McKneff wrote: »
    Depending on how much it is it may affect any means tested benefits you apply for.

    Good luck in finding another job soon.

    thanks :T:T:T
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