I have been working for the same employer for 23 years on a full time basis. Due to the downturn I was put on a 3 day week in March 2012. This was completely against my wishes and hoped that business would improve and I could go back full time. I received systematic short term JSB for the 2 days since that date,
I just got a letter from SW saying I would receive no further payments. My benefit has not expired. I was entitled to 312 days but have only used up 230 approx. The budget cut from 312 to 234 did not apply to me as I had already signed on by then. Apparently I need to show a decrease in earnings to remain on benefit.
Couple of questions that I hope someone can answer.
Why was I not allowed exhaust my benefit before taking this action ?
Is there any point in appealing ?
Should I get my boss to drop me to 2 days per week. Business has genuinely gotten worse not better, it's hanging on by a thread at this stage.
I feel really trapped, I don't want to leave my job. It's a family business and I'd hate to leave them stuck. Neither do I want to walk away from 23 years service and the possibility of statutory redundancy if the business does close. Any advice would be much appreciated. I really don't know what to do
I just got a letter from SW saying I would receive no further payments. My benefit has not expired. I was entitled to 312 days but have only used up 230 approx. The budget cut from 312 to 234 did not apply to me as I had already signed on by then. Apparently I need to show a decrease in earnings to remain on benefit.
Couple of questions that I hope someone can answer.
Why was I not allowed exhaust my benefit before taking this action ?
Is there any point in appealing ?
Should I get my boss to drop me to 2 days per week. Business has genuinely gotten worse not better, it's hanging on by a thread at this stage.
I feel really trapped, I don't want to leave my job. It's a family business and I'd hate to leave them stuck. Neither do I want to walk away from 23 years service and the possibility of statutory redundancy if the business does close. Any advice would be much appreciated. I really don't know what to do