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JSA if partner working 16hrs week?

Hi at the moment my partner is working 16hrs week for an employer, and about another 8+hrs week self employed, so we get WTC.

The SE is not working at all and we know I have got to look for a job.

My question is if my partner only works 16hr wk emplyed on min wage sould I apply for JSA? Would we get much JSA after earnings taken into account?

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  • can anybody help please?
  • Indie_Kid
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    WTC may mean that your partners' income is too high for income based JSA.
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  • Indie_Kid
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    The WTC would stop anyway if the partner only works 16 hours.

    Not if the partner is disabled and receives the relevant benefits.
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  • bloolagoon
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    Their other posts state £8 per hour for 16 hours so over the JSA limit for 2 adults.
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  • Yes we did get WTC, but now we do not. no disabilities or anything like that. Only working 16hrs so I am trying to get JSA but its not much when earnings have been taken off.
  • Is there no chance of your partner getting the extra 8 hours in his current employment?

    No chance, been asking.

    I think we will have to sign on and declare his 16hrs work and min wages.

    Its just a question of if there will be any JSA payment to pay me after earning and all?
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