Jobseekers allowance rules if not returning to work after maternity leave?

Lu28 · Nov 7th, 2009, 17:14 PM

Just wondering if you are entiteld to JSA or equivalent if you've decided not to return to work after maternity leave and how many hours work are you expected to look for - ie full time or part time?

MummyJade · Nov 7th, 2009, 18:26 PM

if your a single you get income support and you have to attend work focus interviews but they can not force you to look for work until your child is about 7 or 12 years old..
I am not sure about if your married or living with a partner.. as they maybe expect them to 'keep you' sort of thing... best thing to do it ring up your local job centre and ask...

Good luck xx

MrsRH · Nov 8th, 2009, 04:21 AM

if you choose not to back to work and have a partner I don't think you can get much apart from WTC & CTC.

You can't get JSA as that means you a 'seeking work' not staying at home.

best speak to CAB or job centre re this

hth

Rachael
xx

MrsRH · Nov 8th, 2009, 04:22 AM

unfortunately there is little financial reward from the government for being a stay at home mum
x

Nov 7th, 2009, 17:14 PM	#1
Lu28 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 13,085	Jobseekers allowance rules if not returning to work after maternity leave? Just wondering if you are entiteld to JSA or equivalent if you've decided not to return to work after maternity leave and how many hours work are you expected to look for - ie full time or part time?

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MummyJade Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bath Posts: 3,677	if your a single you get income support and you have to attend work focus interviews but they can not force you to look for work until your child is about 7 or 12 years old.. I am not sure about if your married or living with a partner.. as they maybe expect them to 'keep you' sort of thing... best thing to do it ring up your local job centre and ask... Good luck xx

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MrsRH Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,903	if you choose not to back to work and have a partner I don't think you can get much apart from WTC & CTC. You can't get JSA as that means you a 'seeking work' not staying at home. best speak to CAB or job centre re this hth Rachael xx

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MrsRH Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,903	unfortunately there is little financial reward from the government for being a stay at home mum x

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