Part time work on ESA support group
jolene3110
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Hello Everyone
I really want to try to get back into the workplace and hope I can manage up to 16 hrs per week.
My question is - I would be paid monthly for any shifts I do in the previous month and would be responsible for my own tax & NI deductions. How would this work in relation to my fortnightly ESA payments - would DWP look at the monthly total I received for the month and divide into a 4 wk period?
Thank you for helping me with this
I really want to try to get back into the workplace and hope I can manage up to 16 hrs per week.
My question is - I would be paid monthly for any shifts I do in the previous month and would be responsible for my own tax & NI deductions. How would this work in relation to my fortnightly ESA payments - would DWP look at the monthly total I received for the month and divide into a 4 wk period?
Thank you for helping me with this
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Also, what defines a 'working week' within ESA, is it Mon- Sun or the day I receive payment (Tues in my case therefore Tues - Monday?)0
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Remember that to count as permitted work it must be less than 16 hours/week and you must earn not more than £143/week. If you work for 16 hours you will lose your entitlement to ESA. You should inform DWP before starting work.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employment-and-support-allowance-permitted-work-form/permitted-work-factsheet
If you are paid monthly the normal method of calculation will be the monthly amount x 12 / 52. Therefore monthly earnings should not exceed £619/month. If monthly earnings vary there is scope for averaging over a longer period of time but that becomes more complex.
You say you will be responsible for your own NI and tax - does this mean you are being employed on a self employed basis?0 -
Thank you @calcotti
So if I get paid monthly and work up to 16 hrs per week at £143 x4 =£572 pm x 12 ÷52 wks =£132 per week x4 which actually equates to £528 pm?
So would that figure be used as a monthly total against my benefit - and also when does the week begin, from the day i receive benefit (Tuesday)?
I appreciate your help as find this very confusing
Thanks
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jolene3110 said: So would that figure be used as a monthly total against my benefit
Exceed the limits and ESA entitlement ends.
I think your benefit week is Wednesday to Tuesday (but not sure).
For legacy ESA the guidance is here
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/541182/dmgch48.pdf
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