Universal credit

[PickleOnk]

I’ve been on UC for a few years and have just got a job so returning to work. I started this week. When do I need to inform UC of this?
I know my hourly rate and contracted hours but no idea on tax and NI and pension until my first payslip at the end of the month
will they just suspend my account until they assess it all or will they try and adjust payments as they go along?
im worried about being left with no money while they do all this to pay my rent etc

You do a change of circumstances the day you start they will want you to come in for an appointment watch your account closely

I'd just put a note on the journal and say that, then when you get your pay slip add the details.

UC is paid in arears so you should still get a payment.

I recently went from part time to full time, I just filled out a change of circumstances on my online account, I did do this immediately, before I even started.
I didn't have to put in any details except my new wage info. I seem to remember it gives you the option to specify your weekly/monthly or annual income. It was then automatically changed. I didn't speak to anyone or have any appointments.

Ex work coach here- you need to report a change of circumstances to ‘work and earnings’- this will change what ‘group’ you’re in and what commitments you have (if you’re in the intensive work search group). It won’t affect your UC payment immediately so don’t worry. When you are paid by your employer they will report the information to HMRC and this gets fed through to your UC account- this will then get taken into account in that assessment period and your UC payment will be reduced accordingly.

If you need a better explanation put a note on your journal for the case manager- they are the payment experts really. Also, there is loads of information in your UC account if you have a look- it will explain how earnings affect your payment.

Congrats on the new job!