Part-time employment

When Jobseeker Support Student Hardship client or their partner commences employment that is less than 30 hours a week payment of the Jobseeker Support Student Hardship can continue as the client will still be able to meet their job search requirements.

If the partner has commenced full time employment then the Jobseeker Support Student Hardship can continue with the partner's earnings being charged as income against the benefit. This is regardless of whether the partner is subject to work obligations.

You will need to check whether family tax credit and Best Start tax credit should continue to be paid at the full rate, or refer the client to Inland Revenue to avoid an overpayment.

For more information see:

• Family tax credit
• Best Start tax credit
• Guidelines for suspension or cancellation
• Types of income Employment related income
• Treatment of income Income stops
• Charging income