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JSA for me on monday :-(

The perils of being a contract worker I guess.....

Not the first time but, hopefully, not for too long. It can be a bit problematic claiming JSA because its a bit difficult to explain my situation. (Like I said, I do temp contracts all done via my own ltd company). Also, the type I work I do isn't advertised in job centres.
Usually find the jobcentre staff ok though.

I know a lot of people in my situation dont bother to claim JSA but its not that much hassle IMHO.

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  • notanewuser
    notanewuser Posts: 8,499 Forumite
    edited 3 April 2025 at 1:58PM
    [quote=[Deleted User];discussion/4675049]The perils of being a contract worker I guess.....

    Not the first time but, hopefully, not for too long. It can be a bit problematic claiming JSA because its a bit difficult to explain my situation. (Like I said, I do temp contracts all done via my own ltd company). Also, the type I work I do isn't advertised in job centres.
    Usually find the jobcentre staff ok though.

    I know a lot of people in my situation dont bother to claim JSA but its not that much hassle IMHO.[/QUOTE]

    Aren't you an employee of your ltd company? You should be! Unless you've issued yourself a P45 I can't see how you can be eligible for JSA.....?
    Trying to be a man is a waste of a woman
  • princessdon
    princessdon Posts: 6,902 Forumite
    It won't be long, plenty of contract jobs ATM. You are IT aren't you?
    Good luck
  • Thanks. Took 10 days.....
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