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Training but not getting paid for it.

I'm on ESA and have applied as a healthcare assistant (bank staff only) at my local hospital. If I'm lucky enough to get an interview and then accepted there is a 2 week training course which is not paid. Will it be ok to stay on ESA during the training?

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  • BigAunty
    BigAunty Posts: 8,310 Forumite
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    I don't know, TBH

    Is an employer allowed to make people attend a training course for 2 weeks solid without paying them?! That sounds a fairly dismal way of doing things - call it training to sidestep payment. Is it on the job training or class based, btw?
  • tomtom256
    tomtom256 Posts: 2,256 Forumite
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    It's more about the hours regarding permitted work I think as well as the pay.

    Why not ask the JCP?
  • Darlyd
    Darlyd Posts: 1,337 Forumite
    If it is with the NHS then that is not how it works. YOU WILL be paid for it. You need to check with HR.
  • Sarah69
    Sarah69 Posts: 488 Forumite
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    It is with the NHS I've checked the job advertisement and it says Course attendance is unpaid.
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