New style ESA

Pronald

Hello i am on long term sick at the moment i worked part time as a hospital porter but because i need two hip replacements i am on long term sick .I have 140 hours holiday entitlemnet and wonder what should i do .i am on new style esa should i claim the holiday pay if so should i let dwp know .

Thanks

poppy123456

As you're not currently working any holiday pay you receive will not affect your NsESA. You should still let them know that you've received it but your employer should also report that to HMRC.

If you're claiming Universal Credit as well then the holiday pay will be treated as earnings in the assessment period in which you receive it.

Pronald

Thanks very much .

Pronald