Hi, my name is chrisnstel! My partner receives ESA. How many hours is she allowed to work?

chrisnstel

Hi, my partner receives esa and is on the lowest disability rate. Does anyone know how many hours she is allowed to work before it affects her benefits? She has been offered a  job but its 20 hours a week. Thanks 

calcotti

The permitted work rules are here
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employment-and-support-allowance-permitted-work-form/permitted-work-factsheet

20 hours of work is outside the permitted work limits and will end entitlement to ESA.

chrisnstel

Ok, thank you for your reply.

Ziadawn

Hi, 16 hours is the limit.

calcotti

Ziadawn said:

Hi, 16 hours is the limit.

But the earnings limit needs to be taken into account too - all as detailed in the link I posted on 23rd February.

Ziadawn

Its 140 pounds a week allowed.