A
female
age
30-35,
anonymous
writes:This isn't really a relationship question but what are the laws in the united kingdom for a 16 year old whose living with a friend who works getting job seekers allowance? I've tried googling it but its all jibberish and doesnt mean much lol! Reply to this Question
Share |
Fancy yourself as an agony aunt? Add your answer to this question! A
male
reader, anonymous, writes (28 May 2009): I've never heard of a job entitled ''earning job seekers allowance''
A
male
reader, ArmyMedic +, writes (25 May 2009):
 Go to the Job Centre and they will tell you what the law and rules are.
...............................
A
female
reader, Loopy14 +, writes (25 May 2009):
 type in Connexions into google, thats a benefit offered to young school leavers looking for work im sure
...............................
A
reader, anonymous, writes (25 May 2009): Well, a 16 year old who wants to move out will have to get parents permission before they can move ANYWHERE, So that would be the main problem here, unless the parents have agreed to it. I'm quite certain that whether that person gets JSA or not/ how much depends on the home income, so if the 16 year old was working full time then it may affect that! If not, then legally I don't think (not 100% sure) that there would be any real problems...Unless you had trouble paying things due to lack of income.
Here's a site that may help, if you haven't had a look at it.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Employedorlookingforwork/DG_10018757
...............................
A
female
reader, pebble +, writes (25 May 2009):
 You can get job seekers from 16 as long as you fill a few criteria, one being that you would be struggling to get by without it, another being that you are FORCED to live away from your parents. i.e not out of choice.
If that's not the case then it's still up to your parents to support you until you're 18.
Whether or not your friend is working isn't of any relevance unless they are your partner. In which case circumstances would be different and it would be up to them to support you (whether that be with their own wages or a top up of income support).
To get job seekers you must provide evidence to your advisor that you are looking for a job and they have to be satisfied that you are doing everything you can to find one, otherwise they will not pay your money.
Go your local jobcentre and ask to speak to someone there. They'll let you know whether or not you qualify.
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/WorkingAgeBenefits/Dev_015272.xml.html
...............................
A
female
reader, kellyxxx +, writes (25 May 2009):
 I don't think you can get jobseekers until you are 18, you will need to book an appointment with the job center or phone them and ask them. X
...............................
|
