Denied JSA after redundancy for being on SMP and not paying enough NI

[Milj]

Anyone who has been through this situation of being denied JSA because of a lack of NI contributions whilst on SMP. I want to know how many people this is affecting and if anyone has had a resolution. I had this problem a few years back and I appealed the decision, wrote to MP and PM to no avail. I am now thinking of taking it further. Do you know anyone or have you been through this?

[JiltedJohnsJulie]

Not experienced this one but you might want to post in chat or legal matters. You might get a few more replies

[Milj]

Thaks I'll try that

[ReuT3]

From what I remember with JSA is appealing decisions are a common thing.
They won't tell you to get an appeal form but there might be one for this matter.

[RedOasis]

The whole NI thing is a Secretary of State decision. So even if you appeal you won’t get anywhere. Sorry. Harsh but true. Former JSA advisor.