Who can claim Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)?
There are two types of JSA, contributory and income-based. They have different rules for qualifying but to get both kinds of JSA you must be:-…. • out of work or working for less than 16 hours a week; • be capable of work, actively seeking and available for work for at least 40 hours a week (for what this means see Section 2); • not in full time education; • aged over 18 (16 & 17 year olds have to satisfy special rules) and under pension age.
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