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Goldenears
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Hi, I'm new to this forum so firstly would like to say hi.
In January I was assessed by a DWP nurse and allocated to the work related activity group. This past month I felt like I was ready to start working so i started applying for jobs. I recently went to an interview and was accepted for the job a few days later. I went for my first day at the job on Monday (19/9) which was induction day, I worked a 5 hour shift in total. The whole entire day was awful from start to finish and that evening I was full of anxiety, dread and worry. I couldn't pull myself together and decided I'm not ready yet. I informed the employer that the job is no longer required and was wondering if this will affect my ESA claim? I planned on informing the DWP if I decided to keep the job. Seen as I only worked for the first day of 5 hours, is there any reason to mention this? The employer have my National Insurance number so I'm wondering if this will somehow alert the DWP? Thanks for any replies.
In January I was assessed by a DWP nurse and allocated to the work related activity group. This past month I felt like I was ready to start working so i started applying for jobs. I recently went to an interview and was accepted for the job a few days later. I went for my first day at the job on Monday (19/9) which was induction day, I worked a 5 hour shift in total. The whole entire day was awful from start to finish and that evening I was full of anxiety, dread and worry. I couldn't pull myself together and decided I'm not ready yet. I informed the employer that the job is no longer required and was wondering if this will affect my ESA claim? I planned on informing the DWP if I decided to keep the job. Seen as I only worked for the first day of 5 hours, is there any reason to mention this? The employer have my National Insurance number so I'm wondering if this will somehow alert the DWP? Thanks for any replies.
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To be on the safe side....let them know.
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in order to work whilst cl;aiming ESA, you have to gain permission for the employment BEFORE you start work.
you need to tell them that you did the 5 hours and depending on circumstances, may have the amount earn deducted from you benefit0
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