My contract expired several weeks ago and I have been unable to find a new contract even though I've been trying hard to find one. Dare I ask this question but I am considering whether to claim for Job Seekers Allowance to help pay the bills while I'm looking.
I went to the JobCentre and although it was probably the most awful experience I've had with unhelpful staff, they said that I couldn't claim as I was classed as a contractor and self-employed. This confuses me as I use an umbrella company and they state that I'm an employee of theirs and I've been paying my hard earned cash to the National Insurance contributions.
I was wondering whether anyone has had similar experiences of this as well and would know where I would stand with this and whether I am actually eligible to claim JSA or not? Be great hear what you guys say.
I went to the JobCentre and although it was probably the most awful experience I've had with unhelpful staff, they said that I couldn't claim as I was classed as a contractor and self-employed. This confuses me as I use an umbrella company and they state that I'm an employee of theirs and I've been paying my hard earned cash to the National Insurance contributions.
I was wondering whether anyone has had similar experiences of this as well and would know where I would stand with this and whether I am actually eligible to claim JSA or not? Be great hear what you guys say.
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