Originally posted by mikedarv
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Claiming JSA - my experience
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PayStream Umbrella contract since beginning of March working for Redbridge Council, got sick with Covid (no joke for anyone that still doesn't believe in it, 41 degree temperature and couldn't breath which threw me in panic attacks which then made it worse, plus all the other tulipty symptoms. Self treatment since you don't get anything), being ill for 3 weeks made me lose my job. A sick contractor is no good to anyone
Since the PayStream Umbrella company doesn't do furlough and from reading on here about Universal Credits, I am just getting around £450 a month via LTD Furlough claim. Lucky I didn't close it down last year. So in the end IR35 is ******* amazing for contractors. I rather get unemployment like all other EU countries, chomage, for around %80 going down to %70 over the course of a year.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWhat do you mean by umbrella contract? Contract with client via brolly or your actual engagement with the umbrella itself. If the later how did you leave. That post doesn't really help as it is.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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Originally posted by cwah View PostHello
I'm applying for JSA now. It's asking me if I've been unemployed for the last 6 months.
Technically, I'm employed by my own LTD company and paying myself £790/month.
However, I don't have contract anymore. So my company doesn't receive money anymore.
So what should I write? Do I put myself as employed or unemployed?
Thank you
I think they ask this because periods of unemployment within 6 months are counted as "linked"Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by mikedarv View PostMy umbrella contract ended 30th Sept, I applied for JSA on 30th Oct. Got confirmation with a couple of days and first payment expected this week, seemed straight forward.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostPretty clear, I think, that it's far more likely to be the former than the latter.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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This link on New Style JSA
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA): Apply for 'new style' JSA - GOV.UK
If you cannot work because of coronavirus (COVID-19)
You can claim JSA if you cannot work but you’re still getting paid by your employer (‘on furlough’) or through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.
Both of the following must also apply:
you usually work less than 16 hours a week
you meet the other eligibility requirements for JSA
So you can claim if your a director been furloughed?Comment
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Originally posted by stphnstevey View PostSo you can claim if your a director been furloughed?Comment
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Originally posted by Paralytic View PostYes, if you meet all the criteria.
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Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View PostWhich is unlikelyComment
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