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How long does first payment of Jobseekers Allowance take nowadays?
Gripper Stebson
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How long does it typically take nowdays when making a new claim for Jobseekers Allowance to receive your first payment?
I made a new claim on 27th April(4 weeks ago tomorrow). On the 14th May(though the letter was actually dated 7th May) I received a letter to say I would be receiving JSA payments every 2 weeks.
I started a new job last Monday. And gave in my form to the Job Centre to say that I am signing off as starting a new job. They said that that would be dealt with and any outstanding pay due will be paid.
Still not got any payment yet, which is now allmost 4 weeks after I made my claim! When I've claimed before, I'm pretty sure I've allways received the first payment within about 2 weeks.
I know that there's a telephone enquiry line I could use, but it's only open between 8am-6pm Mondays-Fridays. And due to the working hours of my new temp job, it is not really convenient for me to call during those hours!
Anyone else here find that their first payment of JSA takes a fair while to be paid?
I made a new claim on 27th April(4 weeks ago tomorrow). On the 14th May(though the letter was actually dated 7th May) I received a letter to say I would be receiving JSA payments every 2 weeks.
I started a new job last Monday. And gave in my form to the Job Centre to say that I am signing off as starting a new job. They said that that would be dealt with and any outstanding pay due will be paid.
Still not got any payment yet, which is now allmost 4 weeks after I made my claim! When I've claimed before, I'm pretty sure I've allways received the first payment within about 2 weeks.
I know that there's a telephone enquiry line I could use, but it's only open between 8am-6pm Mondays-Fridays. And due to the working hours of my new temp job, it is not really convenient for me to call during those hours!
Anyone else here find that their first payment of JSA takes a fair while to be paid?
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I have always had to chase them up,everytime.(whenever I've been on the dole)
They just make it harder and harder for you to actually speak to the people that give you the OK
This doesn't apply to you OP but I would advise anyone on the verge of putting in a new claim - you need to put at least 5 weeks money aside beforehand to tide you over (roughly £350).