JSA: justifiable reasons to limit hours/days of work sought?

bloolagoon

Adereterial wrote: »

The OP is a student. Students cannot claim JSA except in limited circumstances - they either needs to have formally suspended, or be part of a student couple with a child. Neither seems to be the case, so the only option is for the OPs partner to claim for him. Which is what they are doing.

I see, I just don't get the issue. She's not going to get a job tomorrow, so time to wean, many working mothers feed and work, I worked nights and still managed it. Is the issue that she isn't actually looking for work (you are) or that she is genuinely looking but wants advice on weaning.

Naf

StormyWeather wrote: »

Has she come to an agreement about the type of work she is searching for? I'm not clear where she is in the claiming process.

Not even there yet. Although I've got no more uni to attend; technically term doesn't finish until Friday, so can't apply until then.
Just trying to be prepared - I'm looking at jobs already, but not much coming up due to it needing to be temporary until September only.
Presumably this, at least, will be a stipulation she can justifiably make? That the job must be temporary until I start uni again?

Adereterial

Naf wrote: »

Not even there yet. Although I've got no more uni to attend; technically term doesn't finish until Friday, so can't apply until then.
Just trying to be prepared - I'm looking at jobs already, but not much coming up due to it needing to be temporary until September only.
Presumably this, at least, will be a stipulation she can justifiably make? That the job must be temporary until I start uni again?

Not really, as she could apply for & take permanent work, then resign when appropriate.

Naf

bloolagoon wrote: »

I see, I just don't get the issue. She's not going to get a job tomorrow, so time to wean, many working mothers feed and work, I worked nights and still managed it. Is the issue that she isn't actually looking for work (you are) or that she is genuinely looking but wants advice on weaning.

She'll be looking because she'll have to in order to fulfil her JS Agreement. Really we'd rather I found something (ideally, like the plan for next year, not to need it at all).
TBH, there's a fair chance that even genuinely looking she's not going to find a job by the end of Sept when I go back to uni - at which point she can't work any more.

Naf

Adereterial wrote: »

Not really, as she could apply for & take permanent work, then resign when appropriate.

Really? The JS expects you to treat an employer like that? No wonder so many people are unemployable; probably can't get references.

Adereterial

Naf wrote: »

Really? The JS expects you to treat an employer like that? No wonder so many people are unemployable; probably can't get references.

The JCP expects you to maximise your chances of gaining employment - most advertised jobs are permanent, or intended to be.

There are many reasons for resigning - I'd suggest your partner be a bit more creative than just telling the truth.

Dunroamin

Naf wrote: »

Not even there yet. Although I've got no more uni to attend; technically term doesn't finish until Friday, so can't apply until then.
Just trying to be prepared - I'm looking at jobs already, but not much coming up due to it needing to be temporary until September only.
Presumably this, at least, will be a stipulation she can justifiably make? That the job must be temporary until I start uni again?

For future notice, June is far too late to be looking for summer holiday jobs.

Naf

Dunroamin wrote: »

For future notice, June is far too late to be looking for summer holiday jobs.

I could have applied earlier if I'd have known earlier.

StormyWeather_2

So she hasn't signed on yet? The actual agreement she comes to will also depend on things like her experience, what the job market is like in your area.

I wouldn't worry about her suddenly being forced to take a full time permanent position. She hasn't worked for a while. There are a lot of people looking for work at the moment. I think she will find it tough to get a job.

bloolagoon

StormyWeather wrote: »

So she hasn't signed on yet? The actual agreement she comes to will also depend on things like her experience, what the job market is like in your area.

I wouldn't worry about her suddenly being forced to take a full time permanent position. She hasn't worked for a while. There are a lot of people looking for work at the moment. I think she will find it tough to get a job.

That's my thoughts that op is worrying about something that is not imminent or may not happen. Many mothers face this issue at short notice (illness, taking medication, milk drying up, teeth and chewing babies) and adapt quickly.