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Originally Posted by Paul
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Originally Posted by Graham
whilst they're *doing* the course they will not qualify for Job Seekers Allowance etc and thus will not be a drain on the taxpayer.
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Only if they are in full time education would they lose the job-seekers allowance. If the course is part-time they can still claim job-seekers as long as they are below a set number of hours and can provide proof that they are applying for jobs too. |
If you're "not available for work" for more than 16 hours a week (and that includes doing "training") then you don't get JSA.
Given that they'll spend a day at work (ie probably 8 hours) it only needs two half days etc elsewhen during the week for them to lose the benefits.