Am I entitle to any benifits?

[Barkseh]

I have 14 contracted hours a week at work (but usually bump it up to 30 with over time).

I got told yesterday, by a friend that because I only have 14 contracted working hours that I'm entitle to some benifits? Does anyone know if there's any truth in this and if so how I go about claiming it? Coz I could really do with some extra beer money haha :) x

[Sunny.]

Im sure it depends on what benefits the company gives?

[Clowgon]

Just phone up your local neighboring center.. they should be able to give you a clear answer to your question.

[cocaine]

you're northern so you're entitled to a bit of sympathy ;)

jokee. and um i dotn know it depends on company policy i reckon

[ItsRobbie]

If you work fewer than 16 hours a week, you may be able to claim Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance.

[J0SH]

you're northern so you're entitled to a bit of sympathy ;)

jokee. and um i dotn know it depends on company policy i reckon

A bit?!?!

[tdi]

Working tax credits are only available to people over 21 who work at least 30 hours a week, or anyone who is over 16 who is either disabled or has a child.

[Blinger1]

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[Barkseh]

There isn't any avalible for spelling difficulties. You must be mistaken... :S.

It's people like you that make me realise how sad I was, sitting on here for hours when I was young. You make me cringe!! I bet you arn't sarcastic face to face. *REMOVED*


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[Jackbee]

There isn't any avalible for spelling difficulties. You must be mistaken... :S.

It's people like you that make me realise how sad I was, sitting on here for hours when I was young. You make me cringe!! I bet you arn't sarcastic face to face. *REMOVED*

Agreed :)
who gives a **** how you spell its an online forum not a spelling test

[Blinger1]

There isn't any avalible for spelling difficulties. You must be mistaken... :S.

It's people like you that make me realise how sad I was, sitting on here for hours when I was young. You make me cringe!! I bet you arn't sarcastic face to face. *REMOVED*
oh really? i bet i am a very sarcastic person in face to face.

[Barkseh]

"in face to face"? for a grammar freak like yourself, that was rather shocking!


oh really? i bet i am a very sarcastic person in face to face.

[Wayne]

I doubt you can to be honest, check your contract.

[NIKKEE]

It depends what age you are and whether you're in full time education.
I work 16 and a half hours a week, I'm 17 and I get no benefits and I'm in full time education. Most people can't get benefits until their a bit older.
I think it's only if you're working full time, but have a low pay, otherwise I don't really see why someone should get benefits when it's their fault they don't work enough hours. And you have to be out of a job to be getting Job seekers allowance - which doesn't apply to you.
But if you're really looking for the country to pay you for nothing, you can always contact Jobseekers Plus, they'll happily do it.

[The Professor]

Go to the citizen's advice buerau (wow I spelt that badly), they'll be able to tell you I think :)