We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide
JSA help
Comments
-
Hi
This change was brought in in the Welfare Reform Act however if memory serves... the requirement imposed by the JCP adviser must must be reasonable, having regard to individual circumstances.0 -
princessdon wrote: »If they get additional travel costs what is the problem with this?
Not sure about others but my local jobcentre is in a town with no job agencies for miles around. So for 2 weeks it would be almost impossible to get to agencies which are about 10 miles the opposite direction. Agencies are a great source for jobs (probably the easiest and quickest in my experience)0 -
princessdon wrote: »If they get additional travel costs what is the problem with this?
Because why would signing a bit of paper everyday help to get a job?
Some people live quite a way from the job centre, so can hardly be looking for work whilst sitting on a bus.
It also is costing the tax payer more to employ people to do this.
To me, unless I learn otherwise it is only to punish those on JSA.0 -
That seems harsh what jobcentre and area is he based at? Also wondering where the original poster goes. Wondering if this is a trial in one area or a new thing this week.
Hi, my partner signs on in Southend on Sea, Essex.
All my partner was told is that it is new.
My partner dont mind going- just said its a pain as he has to drive a pay for parking and they are useless, he would rather use the time and money looking for a job himself!0 -
2preciouskiddies wrote: »Hi, my partner signs on in Southend on Sea, Essex.
All my partner was told is that it is new.
My partner dont mind going- just said its a pain as he has to drive a pay for parking and they are useless, he would rather use the time and money looking for a job himself!
How long has he been out of work for?0 -
-
2preciouskiddies wrote: »About 7/8 weeks- not like he has been on it forever!!!
wow!
It seems this is another one of the rules that are put in place and meant to be used as a one off, for people in need of extra help etc but are used to punish the claimant instead.0 -
Thought I'd give you an update.
My partner had to go to the job centre again today and asked someone else why he has to attend everyday for 2 weeks.
She told him that it is a new scheme they have set up and everyone will have to attend when they have been signing on between 10-13 weeks. (My partner has been on jsa for 10 weeks on tues)
Not too sure if this is just a new scheme in our local job centre.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 354.3K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.4K Spending & Discounts
- 247.3K Work, Benefits & Business
- 604K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.4K Life & Family
- 261.5K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards