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JSA and Furlough Scheme


As of the 28th Feb I was employed through an agency and left this role in early March to commence a period of self -employment but all my work was subsequently cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. I am awaiting to hear back from the agency to find out if they will furlough me. I do not expect to be re-hired from this agency at least in the interim period.
I have though in the meantime  started to claim JSA as I am actively looking for work.
If the Furlough request is approved , will I no longer qualify for JSA?


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  • SXX
    SXX Posts: 237 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Don't have exact answer for you but I do know that if you claim JSA and then your circumstances change you do need to let DWP know.
  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,970 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    If you are furloughed then no, you won't be entitled to claim JSA as well.
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