The amount of JSA(IB) is calculated by subtracting personal resources from needs. The needs element is calculated by a personal allowance, premiums, and housing costs. The personal allowances are fixed amounts covering basic living expenses and are prescribed for couples, lone persons, or single persons. They vary with age, ranging up to a maximum of […]
An employee who is eligible for Statutory Sick Pay of up to £88.45 (2014) per week for 28 weeks. Businesses may operate their own sick pay scheme offering better terms but not lesser terms. Annual leave accrues during time off for Sick Pay. Sick pay is paid for days when an employee normally works, which are […]
The State Pension Credit Act NI and regulations thereunder provide for means-tested benefits for persons over 60. The guarantee credit is the basic element. Habitually resident persons aged 60 years old with means below a certain level are entitled to the guaranteed credit. There is a minimum guarantee for a single person and for couples: […]
Income Support is a means-tested benefit for persons over 16 and below pensionable age who are not in full-time paid work. Income Support is a top-up payment for persons whose income and capital are below certain levels and fall into certain categories. Income Support supports adults only. A person who is unemployed and signs on […]
A person claiming Income Support can claim for themselves and a partner. They may not claim for dependent children or qualifying young persons. They may qualify for Child Tax Credit. A person may claim for a partner if they are married, in a civil partnership, or living together as civil husband and wife or as […]
The Tax Credit System comprises two elements: Child Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits. Child Tax Credit is a means-tested payment for families with children under 16 or under 20 in relevant education. It is not dependent on employment. Students may qualify. Working Tax Credit is a means-tested payment for lone parents or persons with […]
Income and means are considered for both Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. Individuals receiving Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, and certain disability payments will receive the maximum Tax Credits while entitled to those benefits. The income is averaged pro-rata throughout the year. In most cases, reference is made to the previous year’s income […]