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'signing off'?

dan_s
dan_s Posts: 3 Newbie
edited 18 September 2012 at 12:58AM in Employment, jobseeking & training
hi, first post from me, and it's a question. i'm going to be starting a job next week, working for a mate - he has his own painting and decorating company and is going to employ me. i've been mithering him for years, but he was happy with the employers he had, until recently one of the lads fancied a career change and has now gone to university.

so, long story short, and after a 'days trial', i've got the job. so, to my question. i've been claiming job seekers allowance for exactly twelve months now, and am just wondering what the process is with regards 'signing off'? also, what happens with my last payment from jsa? i currently receive £94.50 every two weeks, so, if i sign off this week, will i receive half of that fee?

any information would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
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  • sharpy2010
    sharpy2010 Posts: 2,471 Forumite
    Well done on finding paid employment, you must be very pleased :-)

    I don't know about the jsa cash, I would assume that you'll get paid for the number of days due, up until the point you signed off.

    If I was you I'd give the job centre a buzz tomorrow and they'll clear it up for you.

    Well done again!
  • dan_s
    dan_s Posts: 3 Newbie
    sharpy2010 wrote: »
    Well done on finding paid employment, you must be very pleased :-)

    I don't know about the jsa cash, I would assume that you'll get paid for the number of days due, up until the point you signed off.

    If I was you I'd give the job centre a buzz tomorrow and they'll clear it up for you.

    Well done again!


    thanks, i'm over the moon. will have to sort my sleep pattern out though ha ha! thanks for the advice, i'll ring them first thing tomorrow morning.
  • Morlock
    Morlock Posts: 3,265 Forumite
    When you ring them in the morning, enquire about a Job Grant, which is a one off payment of £100 if you qualify.
  • dan_s
    dan_s Posts: 3 Newbie
    Morlock wrote: »
    When you ring them in the morning, enquire about a Job Grant, which is a one off payment of £100 if you qualify.


    thanks, never heard of that. i'll definitely ask about it though. cheers.
  • sharpy2010
    sharpy2010 Posts: 2,471 Forumite
    Morlock wrote: »
    When you ring them in the morning, enquire about a Job Grant, which is a one off payment of £100 if you qualify.

    I've never heard of it either, but new things are being introduced all the time, and if it turns out you (Dan_S) are eligible, then thats an extra bonus!
  • Torry_Quine
    Torry_Quine Posts: 18,894 Forumite
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    Yes you get JSA up till the day you sign off to start the job. The job grant is given automatically.
    Lost my soulmate so life is empty.

    I can bear pain myself, he said softly, but I couldna bear yours. That would take more strength than I have -
    Diana Gabaldon, Outlander
  • MissSarah1972
    MissSarah1972 Posts: 1,648 Forumite
    Torry_Quine wrote: »
    Yes you get JSA up till the day you sign off to start the job. The job grant is given automatically.
    No you have to tell the JC you are starting a job before you get it. Signing off alone does not mean you will get it.
  • MissSarah1972
    MissSarah1972 Posts: 1,648 Forumite
    sharpy2010 wrote: »
    I've never heard of it either, but new things are being introduced all the time, and if it turns out you (Dan_S) are eligible, then thats an extra bonus!
    It's been around for at least 2 years if not longer
  • Torry_Quine
    Torry_Quine Posts: 18,894 Forumite
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    MissSarah1972 wrote: »
    No you have to tell the JC you are starting a job before you get it. Signing off alone does not mean you will get it.

    I meant that when you sign off as you have a job then you get it.
    Lost my soulmate so life is empty.

    I can bear pain myself, he said softly, but I couldna bear yours. That would take more strength than I have -
    Diana Gabaldon, Outlander
  • evolution200
    evolution200 Posts: 39 Forumite
    MissSarah1972 wrote: »
    It's been around for at least 2 years if not longer

    But not for much longer unfortunately. Yet another cut that's being made.
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