Claiming JSA - my experience

[stphnstevey]

I know that, but wanted to play along.

Why would you not meet the other criteria?

- worked as an employee
- paid Class 1 National Insurance contributions, usually in the last 2 to 3 years (National Insurance credits can also count)
- be 18 or over (there are some exceptions if you’re 16 or 17 - contact Jobcentre Plus for advice)
- be under the State Pension age
- not be in full-time education
- be available for work
- not be working at the moment, or be working less than 16 hours per week on average
- not have an illness or disability which stops you from working
- live in England, Scotland or Wales
- have the right to work in the UK

[GhostofTarbera]

Why would you not meet the other criteria?

- worked as an employee
- paid Class 1 National Insurance contributions, usually in the last 2 to 3 years (National Insurance credits can also count)
- be 18 or over (there are some exceptions if you’re 16 or 17 - contact Jobcentre Plus for advice)
- be under the State Pension age
- not be in full-time education
- be available for work
- not be working at the moment, or be working less than 16 hours per week on average
- not have an illness or disability which stops you from working
- live in England, Scotland or Wales
- have the right to work in the UK

Put your details into a benefit calculator

Benefits calculators - GOV.UK

See how much you get if you say your not working


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[northernladuk]

Why would you not meet the other criteria?

- worked as an employee
- paid Class 1 National Insurance contributions, usually in the last 2 to 3 years (National Insurance credits can also count)
- be 18 or over (there are some exceptions if you’re 16 or 17 - contact Jobcentre Plus for advice)
- be under the State Pension age
- not be in full-time education
- be available for work
- not be working at the moment, or be working less than 16 hours per week on average
- not have an illness or disability which stops you from working
- live in England, Scotland or Wales
- have the right to work in the UK

You aren't an employee.

[stphnstevey]

You aren't an employee.

Yeah, I have seen you comment this before, you seem to have a bee in your bonnet about it
HMRC considers me one and is happy to take my tax & NI so I would be happy to take the benefits it's paid for

[stphnstevey]

Put your details into a benefit calculator

Benefits calculators - GOV.UK

See how much you get if you say your not working


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I have, mainly UC, unavailable if you have more than 16k