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Jobseeker's Allowance: what you need to tell us if you do any work

If you claim Jobseeker's Allowance, you must inform us if you or your partner do any type of paid or unpaid work.

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13 March 2017
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7 October 2026
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  1. Updated the 'What you need to tell us section' to include information on self-employment.

  3. Updated 'Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance: what you need to tell us if you do any work'. The changes are to clarify: (1) when you can work for 16 hours or more a week (or your partner can work for 20 hours or more a week) and you can still get income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA); (2) how the amount of earnings to be deducted from JSA is worked out in certain situations.

  4. Added guidance on how part-time earnings can affect New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) and how to report part-time earnings.

  5. First published.

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Guidance on what you need to tell us if you or your partner do any type of paid or unpaid work while claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance. Any hours you or your partner work may change the amount of Jobseeker’s Allowance and National Insurance credits you get.

You will be required to fill in a B7 pay form with your work coach at Jobcentre Plus, detailing the work you or your partner has carried out.

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Published 13 March 2017
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  1. Removed guidance for Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance.

  2. Updated 'Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance: what you need to tell us if you do any work'. The changes are to clarify: (1) when you can work for 16 hours or more a week (or your partner can work for 20 hours or more a week) and you can still get income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA); (2) how the amount of earnings to be deducted from JSA is worked out in certain situations.

  3. Added guidance on how part-time earnings can affect New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) and how to report part-time earnings.

  4. First published.

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