Claiming Universal Credit & going on hoilday

pmlindyloo

This link seems to cover how they enforce sanctions:

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/benefits_e/benefits_welfare_benefits_reform_e/benefits_uc_universal_credit_new/benefits_uc_sanctions/benefits_uc_if_you_know_what_kind_of_sanction_youve_been_given/benefits_uc_how_much_is_a_sanction/uc161_uc_how_much_is_a_sanction_what_you_need_to_know.htm

Mersey_2

I think an unintended consequence of requiring claiming and completing Universal Jobmatch online, is that the DWP would find it difficult in reality or at a Tribunal to argue that the same can only be done within the UK.

sammyjammy

Mersey wrote: »

I think an unintended consequence of requiring claiming and completing Universal Jobmatch online, is that the DWP would find it difficult in reality or at a Tribunal to argue that the same can only be done within the UK.

And how would they return for an immediate interview or an appointment with the Jobcentre, its not just about actively seeking its about availability.

I could check at work about holidays abroad (I work on the UC Programme) but I am not in work until next Wednesday.

sheramber

The first requirement for UC is that you are in Great Britain.

There are tempoaray exemptions but a holiday is not one of them.

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/wales/benefits_w/benefits_uc_universal_credit_new/benefits_uc_universal_credit_who_can_get_it/uc38_uc_residence_requirements_and_temporary_absences_from_great_britain.htm

What are the residence requirements for Universal Credit?

To get Universal Credit (UC), you have to meet certain residence requirements. You must:

be in Great Britain - although you can sometimes get UC if you're temporarily away or working abroad
be habitually resident in the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Ireland
have a right to reside in the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Ireland.

mro

sammyjammy wrote: »

And how would they return for an immediate interview or an appointment with the Jobcentre, its not just about actively seeking its about availability.

I could check at work about holidays abroad (I work on the UC Programme) but I am not in work until next Wednesday.

They would/can be excused actively seeking when on holiday.

Hopefully Jobcentre would realise they are on holiday when creating new appointment they didn't know of before, while they are on holiday.

Just commonsense, like most employers don't contact people when they are holiday.

Theword

Hi mclc2, thanks for starting the thread. I am going on holiday in a week, just wanted to find out what you situation was and whether you still received payments and not sanctioned for being on holiday.

Teahfc

The partner of a guy I employ is staff at JCP locally and looks for little tell tail signs of " holidays" so if you in the sun for your holiday I suggest you keep covered up or hope the UK has a heat wave at same time ��

Mersey_2

Ha what does he do - ask them if they go on the sunbeds?

Poppinjay

Thank you for the link to the Regulations: they are clear.

See Sections 26 to 29 on page 6.

In short: you can go on holiday, but not for too long.

red_devil

you can jobsearch abroad now there are computers everywhere and we are connected to the internet on holiday.

you should not have to sign off.