Started new job 2 weeks on they let me go

cara1986

Hi i am a homeowner with 2 kids living with my partner been employed for 9 years with old employer left there started working for another company 2 weeks in they told me they will have to let me go as no work due to corvid 19 work was quiet.I tried to go back to my old employer but no joy.I am now out of work any help on what i can do or claim thanks

Theseconddeebo

If you've approached your previous employer as outlined in your post and they can't help then Universal Credit would be the next option?

macman

On what exact date did your previous employment cease?
If it was after 28/2/20, then you can request that your previous employer re-employ you and then immediately furlough you. Is that what you mean by you 'went back to them'?
However there is no legal obligation for them to offer this, although it will not cost them anything if you remain on 80% of your salary.

cara1986

Thanks for the reply Im not sure on universal credit but will get on the phone today thanks

cara1986

Went back to old employer and asked to be furloghed  but they said no

poppy12345

cara1986 said:

Thanks for the reply Im not sure on universal credit but will get on the phone today thanks

Use a benefits calculator to see if you can claim anything. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/ if you then you'll need to claim online, with your partner. Savings/capital of more than £16,000 will exclude you. You won't receive help with your mortgage and will need to speak to your mortgage provider for that.

If you claim tax credits, a claim for UC will end that claim and you can't go back.

If you don't qualify then New style JSA can be claimed if you've paid enough NI contributions.