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claim UB and working part time???

  • 10-11-2008 11:37am
    #1
    mattym
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 228 ✭✭


    My wife works two days a week but have never claimed for the other days which she doesnt work. I am in full time employment so would she still be able to claim or would my wages be counted? I dont suppose they back date and claim???


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  • #2
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    They won't backdate.

    The key point and the 1st thing your wife will be asked is she actually looking for a full time job?
    Maybe she once worked 5 days a week but her hours were cut to 2 days by her employer for example.

    Because if she is content to work 2 days a week for some extra income but no more then that, the claim won't go ahead


  • #3
    mattym
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 228 ✭✭mattym


    She was in full time emploment before she had a child 2 years ago but after her maternity leave she had only part time hours offered to her. Since then she has only had 2 days a week with more hours at xmas usually. Has looked for full time else where but only offered work that she'd have to travel a long way to. What you think


  • #4
    DamoKen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭DamoKen


    The only way I could see her getting anything is if she is a) means tested and meets the criterea which is unlikely as you're in full time employment, or b) is actively looking for work and applies for Jobseekers Benefit (see http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/social-welfare/social-welfare-payments/unemployed-people/unemployment_benefit for more info).


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