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11weeks pregnant, can i claim job seekers?

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
i left my job in november, b4 i found out i was pregnant.

after my 12week scan, i wanna look for work again.

can i apply for jsa even tho im pregnant?
or am i entitled to anything else??

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Can't see why not. So long as you're willing to work, you should be able to claim JSA. However, the chances of anyone hiring you, might be slim cause you are pregnant. Temping still an option if you do struggle to find permanent job.

    Not sure about what else you would be entitled to at the moment.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    As you left your job in November, you made yourself unemployed, and so might not be able to claim for a while. I don't know though.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Depends on what your reason is for leaving your job. You can't claim straight away after leaving a job. You have to wait an x amount of weeks. Not sure how long though.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I am quite sure its 6 weeks!!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I am quite sure its 6 weeks!!

    It can be up to 6 months (26 weeks) if you choose to leave a job voluntarily. You'd need to discuss with the advisor if there was a just cause to leave.
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