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My friend was suspended for gross misconduct, but is getting paid by his employer. Can he claim UC?

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thinkingsoul
thinkingsoul Community member Posts: 68 Connected
edited September 2021 in Universal Credit (UC)
So my friend is currently suspended but getting paid every Friday from his employer - he's commited gross misconduct, he said is he entitled to UC? I said no because your getting a wage off them while your suspended. anyone correct me if I'm wrong. Regards
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,055 Disability Gamechanger
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    It totally depends on their circumstances. It would be impossible to answer that question without more information. Your friend should get some advice from an advice agency near them.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    thinkingsoul said:
    So my friend is currently suspended but getting paid every Friday from his employer - he's commited gross misconduct, he said is he entitled to UC? I said no because your getting a wage off them while your suspended. anyone correct me if I'm wrong. Regards
    UC is based on finances - whether or not he is entitled depends on his household finances. Many UC claimants are in work and receiving wages.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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