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query on casual work whilst on benefits

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1 day 4 minutes ago #315390 by Rox
hiya!

a quick question... i am UC and LCWRA, my brother who runs a business has offered me to work a few hours for him (paid work) as a one off. i was wondering if this may affect my benefits at all, if i were to take him up on this offer? or if i would need to declare it to dwp etc?

I also wanted to double check something, i understand that if one is living at home, in family household (my Dad's house) it isnt possible to claim any housing element to pay him rent is it?

thank you so much again,

Best
Sarah

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3 hours 27 minutes ago #315406 by David
Replied by David on topic query on casual work whilst on benefits
Hi Sarah

The problem is that your brother will be breaking the law if he employs you and doesn't declare it on the HMRC system. HMRC share the information with UC so they will know if he does conform to the law.

No you cannot get any help with rent if as you describe you are living with your Dad.

David

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