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10 years 5 months ago - 10 years 5 months ago #113688 by twigesa
Threats from ESA Adviser on first WFI after 2 year was created by twigesa
My first WFI after 104 weeks on the Work Programme the Advisor started by saying "you will not be claiming incapacity benefits for much longer"
Hasked what Housing Benefit I claim knowing that sanctions hit HB payment.
When I said I had a recent Criminal Record and was sacked from my last job he said"You will apply for jobs that are low level that dont ask for references or CRB check or I will sanction you and you will be on £28 a week"
He also suggested I wipe the job I got sacked from of my CV so future employers wouldnt know I was sacked and extend the time I was at the previous job to the time I was sacked.
I thought being on ESA that you couldnt be forced to apply for work and how could the Advisor ask me to apply fpr jobs asking for no refs or CRB check.
Hasked what Housing Benefit I claim knowing that sanctions hit HB payment.
When I said I had a recent Criminal Record and was sacked from my last job he said"You will apply for jobs that are low level that dont ask for references or CRB check or I will sanction you and you will be on £28 a week"
He also suggested I wipe the job I got sacked from of my CV so future employers wouldnt know I was sacked and extend the time I was at the previous job to the time I was sacked.
I thought being on ESA that you couldnt be forced to apply for work and how could the Advisor ask me to apply fpr jobs asking for no refs or CRB check.
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10 years 5 months ago #113694 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gordon on topic Threats from ESA Adviser on first WFI after 2 year
Twigesa
Most WP Advisors do not understand the limits the ESA claimants operate in.
As you have stated, as you are receiving ESA you are specifically not required to work or to seek work, however you can be required to perform Work Related Activity such as preparing a CV.
Also, WP Advisors have no authority to sanction a claimant, whatever benefit they are receiving, they can only make a request to the DWP for it to be done, the Decision whether to or not will be made by a DWP Decision Maker.
I would suggest that you contact your advisor and make them aware that you are receiving ESA, if you have no luck with this individual then escalate the issue to their supervisor.
Gordon
Most WP Advisors do not understand the limits the ESA claimants operate in.
As you have stated, as you are receiving ESA you are specifically not required to work or to seek work, however you can be required to perform Work Related Activity such as preparing a CV.
Also, WP Advisors have no authority to sanction a claimant, whatever benefit they are receiving, they can only make a request to the DWP for it to be done, the Decision whether to or not will be made by a DWP Decision Maker.
I would suggest that you contact your advisor and make them aware that you are receiving ESA, if you have no luck with this individual then escalate the issue to their supervisor.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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