Jobseeker's Allowance

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Jobseeker's Allowance is a United Kingdom benefit, colloquially known as the dole, is a form of unemployment benefit that is paid by the government to people who are unemployed and seeking work. It is part of the social security benefits system and is meant to cover the cost of living expenses in periods where the claimant is out of work. It is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions in England, Wales, and Scotland and in Northern Ireland by the Social Security Agency - an excutive agency of the Department for Social Development. It is a working age benefit, and is generally available only to those aged 18-60. Jobseeker's Allowance is likely to be replaced by the Universal Credit during the current parliament. There are two forms of Jobseeker's Allowance, contribution-based and income-based.