how many hours can you work if claiming universal credit?
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Universal Credit tops up your earnings When you start work, the amount of Universal Credit you get will gradually reduce as you earn more. But unlike Jobseeker's Allowance, your payment won't stop just because you work more than 16 hours a week.
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Someone under 15 can only work up to 10 hours a week. A person under 18 cannot work before 6.00am or sunrise (whichever is later), or after 10.00pm.
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Working while you claim You can usually work up to 16 hours a week and earn up to £140 a week while you claim ESA . Tell Jobcentre Plus about your work when you make a claim.
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Universal Credit then takes into account any: earned income. savings and capital between £6,000 and £16,000 (if above £16,000 you will not be eligible for Universal Credit) other benefits received.
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You can usually continue to claim your existing benefits including housing benefit if you work less than 16 hours a week.
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To be eligible for partial benefits, you cannot work more than 80 percent of the hours normally worked in the job. For example, if you worked a 40-hour week, you won't be able to get benefits if you work more than 32 hours.
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You can usually continue to get housing benefit if you start working at least: 16 hours a week if you're a single parent. 24 hours a week if you're a couple with children - one of you must work at least 16 hours.
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If you earn more than £2,500 over the amount you can earn before you receive no Universal Credit payment, you are said to have surplus earnings. These surplus earnings will be taken into account in the next monthly assessment period.
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Universal Credit Standard Allowance Your standard allowance will depend on whether you are single or claiming as a couple, and your age. There is one standard allowance for your household: Single claimant aged under 25: £342.72 per month. Single claimant aged 25 or over: £409.89 per month.
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If one of you is working You can claim Universal Credit if you and/or your partner are in employed or self-employed work and are on a low income. ... You'll be asked more questions to check your eligibility when you make a claim for Universal Credit.
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You may be able to get Universal Credit if: you're on a low income or out of work. you're 18 or over (there are some exceptions if you're 16 to 17) you're under State Pension age (or your partner is)
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You can't work more than 48 hours a week on average - normally averaged over 17 weeks. This law is sometimes called the 'working time directive' or 'working time regulations'. You can choose to work more by opting out of the 48-hour week. If you're under 18, you can't work more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week.
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If you're claiming Universal Credit, your earnings from previous months may affect how much you get. If you earn more than £2,500 over the amount you can earn before your claim is closed, you are said to have surplus earnings.
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You usually need to be working a minimum number of hours a week to claim Working Tax Credit. If you are part of a couple with children, you are eligible for the 30-hour element if you jointly work at least 30 hours a week. This is providing one of you works at least 16 hours.
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1. Universal Credit tops up your earnings. When you start work, the amount of Universal Credit you get will gradually reduce as you earn more. But unlike Jobseeker's Allowance, your payment won't stop just because you work more than 16 hours a week.
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Who can get Universal Credit. You can apply for Universal Credit if you are on a low income or unemployed. You will usually only be able to claim Universal Credit if you are aged 18 or over, but some people aged 16 or 17 can get it, depending on their circumstances.
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If you've already had your interview You can ask up to 1 month minus 3 working days after you apply for Universal Credit. It's best to ask as soon as possible. Once you claim Universal Credit it will take at least 5 weeks for you to get your first payment (sometimes more).