Day which you collect jobseekers - is it flexible?

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figrolls

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Hello,

I am recieving job seekers since April 1st. The day I call to post office to collect it is a Wednesday. One week I was unable to do so and it was still there on the Thursday to collect . I'd like to go away for a few days mid week and I have taken the max 2 weeks holidays aready. Can I collect on another day ?
I dont really want to ask my local office as the have been pretty inflexible to deal with on another issue , so I dont particularly want to engage with them / draw attention to myself
 
I think they keep it for a few days. Probably , need to pick it up Friday, in your case. They will send it back to the DSP , after that. Then you need to contact the local office to explain yourself.
 
figrolls said:
I'd like to go away for a few days mid week and I have taken the max 2 weeks holidays aready. Can I collect on another day ?
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You mean that you want to collect Jobseeker's Allowance or Benefit for a time when you are not available for and seeking work? Hmmm.....
 

Holidays and Social Welfare Payments

Information on Holidays and Social Welfare Payments.
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Depending on age and situation you are in the rules maybe different. However as per other comments if you have maxed your 2 weeks holiday allowance then don't expect a huge amount of flexibility. Personally I would just be transparent and ask the local/branch office if you can collect a day or so later. If they say no then presumably money is more important than a few days break?
 
The rules are a little unclear. The holiday entitlement appears to be " absent from the state ". If you are down the country, visiting relatives or friends, you can pick your payment up a day or two later. People on Jobseekers are still allowed to visit friends or go and stay with relatives for a few days.
 
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