Permitted work

alice22
alice22 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
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Hi there I'm looking for advice. I currently claim ESA and do permitted work. I work on average 10-15 hours a week on a zero hours contract. I have now been offered a 15 hour contract. I'm wondering if accepting this contract would cause any issues with DWP? The total earned would be below the threshold. Thanks in advance.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Providing the work you do doesn't contradict the reasons why you're claiming ESA there shouldn't be any issues. You will need to make sure you tell them that you will be working 15 hours per week. 
  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,713 Championing
    Hi @alice22, welcome to the Scope online community :) I cannot answers better than what Poppy has already said but please do feel free to ask anything else!
  • Tonawanda17
    Tonawanda17 Online Community Member Posts: 177 Contributor
    Hi, what happens if you go over the permitted work earnings limit for 1 week. Do you lose esa forever or do you just lose it for that time and have to pay back 1 weeks worth. I have never went over the limit but just wondered what happens if you do? Thanks
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Your ESA could end if you exceed the permitted work earnings and hours. 

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