Transitioning from Contracting to Benefit's

[Support Monkey]

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Seriously though, you don't need to apply for 3 jobs per week. For me, I had to just show that i'd looked for jobs. They are pretty lenient for the first 3 months (or maybe 6). After that, they take a harder line and expect you to apply for jobs outside of your comfort zone (e.g. if you're a Java developer, they'd expect you to look for jobs that has anything to do with a computer).



I wasn't asked about my company's bank balance when I applied.

How long ago was this because you do now and you have to show the ones you applied for ,when the closing date is and the outcome, you have to fill in a form for when you report back in every 2 weeks, although your right eventually you will need to apply for anything if there is nothing in your specific field

I am not sure how well you would get on with the "well you never asked" argument when your dragged in to explain why you claimed when you had all this money in the bank

[kingcook]

How long ago was this because you do now and you have to show the ones you applied for ,when the closing date is and the outcome, you have to fill in a form for when you report back in every 2 weeks, although your right eventually you will need to apply for anything if there is nothing in your specific field

I am not sure how well you would get on with the "well you never asked" argument when your dragged in to explain why you claimed when you had all this money in the bank

I claimed in October 2010, maybe things have changed since then.

I was aware of the £16K personal savings limit, but the bank balance of a limited company that you're a shareholder of? (accepted - one is probably the sole shareholder!)

[TestMangler]

I claimed in October 2010, maybe things have changed since then.

I was aware of the £16K personal savings limit, but the bank balance of a limited company that you're a shareholder of? (accepted - one is probably the sole shareholder!)

Try explaining the difference between company funds and personal funds to a guy who works in the Job Centre

[kingcook]

Try explaining the difference between company funds and personal funds to a guy who works in the Job Centre

But would one have to show bank statements for their ltd co? If i bought shares in BT i wouldn't be required to show BT's bank statements. Or does the fact that one would be a majority/sole shareholder count? What questions do the JS ask? Not that i'm in this situation myself... just curious

When I claimed JSA a couple of years ago and showed my previous payslips and dividend vouchers, i got a funny look and a "uhhhh.... o..... k.....". But the claim went through OK once it passed to their head office.

[Support Monkey]

I claimed in October 2010, maybe things have changed since then.

I was aware of the £16K personal savings limit, but the bank balance of a limited company that you're a shareholder of? (accepted - one is probably the sole shareholder!)

If your a shareholder some of that share could come your way which would equal earnings, and as TM says you cannot reason with these people they are not human but then if you had to deal with the great unwashed of society every week you would be the same

[anorak]

In order to claim Contribution-based JSA, do you have to stop taking an income from your limited company, or is the criteria that you just have to be available for work and have paid sufficient N.I. contributions?

Thanks...

[psychocandy]

In order to claim Contribution-based JSA, do you have to stop taking an income from your limited company, or is the criteria that you just have to be available for work and have paid sufficient N.I. contributions?

Thanks...

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