JSA and part time work

[belindarose]

Anyone know if I can work 10 hours p/w temporarily while claiming JSA? Thanks.

[An0therName]

Yes I think so but you have to tell them and they deduct what you earn from your benifit - I think you get to keep 5 pounds

[belindarose]

Thanks.

[Dizzydora71]

Be careful when working part time on JSA .Yes declare it and they deduct it from your JSA ,but it also affects Housing Benefit and Council Tax benefit .I know as it happened to me ended up being overpaid HB/CT and had to pay it back.