This week it has been announced that the terms of Job seekers Allowance is changing in a bid to get more people into work. The changes will help to cut out those who excuse themselves for work by simply 'signing on' without really looking for work by making it harder to claim. Changes include:
- Individuals looking to claim JSA will now wait a minimum of seven days after leaving employment, up from the previous 3-day period.
- Meetings with Job Centre upped from fortnightly to weekly, with the exception of those genuinely working hard to find work.
- Individuals must provide a CV with their application along with a longer interview slot.
- New claimants must attend classes to improve their English if they are of a poor level. (As to bypass the issue of language barriers affecting employability.)
(Source: BBC News)
The changes are set to be brought in next April, and are thought to bring in £350m in savings, as cuts will affect the 1.51m current claimants (as of May 2013). The 16+ unemployment levels are 2.51m, meaning one million unemployed are not claiming currently - and most likely won't change their minds with the stricter policies taking place.
(Source: BBC Economy)
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