Department of Social Protection

How will working affect my benefits?

Are you curious about how starting work or increasing your working hours might affect your jobseeker or one parent family payments? Look no further than the “Benefit of Work Estimator.” How will working affect my benefits? Unlocking the Benefit of Work Estimator The Benefit of Work Estimator is a valuable resource for individuals receiving jobseeker …

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Mastering Working Family Payment Eligibility

Other social welfare payments and the Working Family Payment (WFP) may go hand in hand to provide financial support. If you receive WFP, you might also be eligible for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. Mastering Working Family Payment Eligibility It’s worth noting that the Back to Work Family Dividend (BTWFD) and WFP …

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A Complete Guide to the Working Family Payment

Intro: Are you a hardworking parent striving to make ends meet? The Working Family Payment (WFP), previously known as the Family Income Supplement (FIS), is here to provide essential financial support for employees with children. Designed to ease the financial burden, WFP offers a helping hand to those on low incomes. In this comprehensive guide, …

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Redundancy Calculator

What is the Redundancy Calculator? If you have been made redundant or if you have an entitlement to a redundancy payment, this calculator will show an estimated statutory redundancy amount that may be due.You will be asked to input relevant employment details to generate this estimated calculation. The calculation is based on the statutory entitlement of 2 weeks gross …

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Out of Work Payments

Jobseeker’s Payment If you are unemployed, and looking for work you may be entitled to a weekly Jobseeker’s Payment. Find out more Part-time Jobseeker’s Declaration Make your Declaration for your casual (part-time) Jobseeker’s claim Find out more Benefit of Work Estimator Benefit of work estimator for Jobseekers and One Parent Family payments. Find out more …

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Fuel Allowance

As the winter chill sets in, heating your home becomes a priority. But what if you’re facing financial constraints? This is where Fuel Allowance steps in – a valuable payment to help cover your winter heating costs. Who Qualifies for Fuel Allowance? You may be eligible if: Household Considerations: Upcoming Changes for Over 70s: Important …

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Additional Needs Payment

Life can sometimes throw unexpected expenses our way, leaving us in financial distress. That’s where the Additional Needs Payment comes in – a lifeline for those facing expenses that cannot be covered by their regular income. Apply Now Tailored Support, Just When You Need It The Additional Needs Payment is designed to provide you with …

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