Towton Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I have found a job I really wanted and start soon. As part of the signing-off process (face to face or via the 'phone) they always ask you where you're going to work etc. I don't have any die-hard objection for any furtive reason, but am a private person and don't want them bugging me with paperwork- I am stating that I don't want their aid any more! My question is, by law do we have to tell them where? Or if we can choose not to, can we simply say what date we are working and send them a confirmation of employment letter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcrust Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I have found a job I really wanted and start soon. As part of the signing-off process (face to face or via the 'phone) they always ask you where you're going to work etc. I don't have any die-hard objection for any furtive reason, but am a private person and don't want them bugging me with paperwork- I am stating that I don't want their aid any more! My question is, by law do we have to tell them where? Or if we can choose not to, can we simply say what date we are working and send them a confirmation of employment letter? No you don't have to tell them. You just need to tell them the date of the last day you'll be claiming for. Good luck with the new job! PS Remember that if you've been signing on for at least six months you may be entitled to a back to work grant of around £100, unless things have changed. You may have to tell them about your new job to qualify for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towton Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Thank you, shortcrust! ps. Thanks, I've only been out for 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansheff Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 No you don't have to, it asks in the signing on booklet but says you do not have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Macbeth Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Congratulations on your new job, I hope it goes well for you. However, if you need to claim benefits in the future, remember to contact the DWP. The DSS hasn't existed for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairelaw123 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I have found a job I really wanted and start soon. As part of the signing-off process (face to face or via the 'phone) they always ask you where you're going to work etc. I don't have any die-hard objection for any furtive reason, but am a private person and don't want them bugging me with paperwork- I am stating that I don't want their aid any more! My question is, by law do we have to tell them where? Or if we can choose not to, can we simply say what date we are working and send them a confirmation of employment letter? I'm not even completely sure what DSS is but congratulations on the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Macbeth Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I'm not even completely sure what DSS is but congratulations on the job. It stands for Department of Social Services. It was changed to the Department of Work and Pensions about 10 years ago, but people still call it the DSS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyofborg Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 why wouldn't you want to tell them? it doesn't make much difference whether you tell them or not since then they can track you via your NI number, unless of course your doing something dodgy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 why wouldn't you want to tell them? it doesn't make much difference whether you tell them or not since then they can track you via your NI number, unless of course your doing something dodgy why should he tell them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 why should he tell them ? One reason is that he might qualify for a back-to-work bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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