JSA sanction help.

DanielD2008

Hello

I had my sign on on Friday and due to not enough looking for work during one of the two weeks she said I would get a one week sanction. She said that I would get one weeks money but when it was due today I didnt recieve. When I phoned they said payment had been suspended until they decide the sanction length and they would have the decision by Friday. So my question is if they decide on the one week sanction and to pay me the other week,will they sent it the normal way on Friday meaning I wont get money until next Wed ??

Thanks.

DanielD2008

Anyone? :-(

pink_princess

I'm worse than useless on benefits so can't advise but I'm sure someone will know. Or maybe there are past threads with the answer in. Have you tried searching this board?

DanielD2008

Hi,thanks for replying. Im on mobile so its not so easy. Does anyone know how long it will take to get hardship money if I need to go down that road? Thanks

gay_guy

Hi Daniel,

Hardship payments can take up to 2 weeks I think

andyscott

Hardship payments are not paid the first two weeks of any sanction

fabforty

It's an old thread anyway.

dandelionclock30

Could you apply for some others even if you know you have no chance just to get the numbers up?
I think you have to play them at their own game really. Go round places give in your C.V locally and email places off the cuff. Write all this down.
Also places like Gumtree have quite a few small/low paid jobs, apply for them as well and tell the advisor.

tomtontom

lost_for_words wrote: »

im looking at getting a sanction tomor as all I have found is 4 suitable jobs to apply for.

What about speculative applications or widening your search area (geographically and skills wise)? It will be difficult to justify only four applications.

Indie_Kid

But if there's only 4 suitable jobs, that's all you can apply for.

tomtontom

Indie_Kid wrote: »

But if there's only 4 suitable jobs, that's all you can apply for.

I expect the JCP will have a different idea of what is suitable. Also worth keeping in mind that limited job readiness can lead to an early referral to the WP, which most would prefer to avoid.