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Archive for December, 2009

New Deal Travel Deductions: DWP admits £4 deductions are unlawful

Posted on December 21st, 2009.

Finally! An update on the DWP and the New Deal £4 weekly travel deductions issue. New Deal Scandal pointed out that the £4 weekly travel deductions on New Deal was unlawful due to no legislation making provision for such taxation…  and DWP have finally admitted: There is no legislation involved in this decision. The travel [...]

["New Deal Travel Deductions: DWP admits £4 deductions are unlawful"] | 17 Comments!

More Jobcentre Plus unsubstantiated false allegations…

Posted on December 18th, 2009.

This is just a post on Jobcentre Plus’ constant misbehaviour of accusing its “customers” (claimants) of acting in a way different to the actual events – unsubstantiated without evidence and even have the allegiance, endurance and persistance to uphold such false allegations when the claimant has evidence to prove otherwise! As I came across a post [...]

["More Jobcentre Plus unsubstantiated false allegations…"] | 5 Comments!

Flexible New Deal Search Engine

Posted on December 16th, 2009.

The Flexible New Deal Scandal network is pleased to announce the launch of our Flexible New Deal search engine.

["Flexible New Deal Search Engine"] | 3 Comments!

Flexible New Deal: TNG Complaint – we dont know how to get there

Posted on December 14th, 2009.

Another TNG Complaint So Avanta’s TNG (Training Network Group) are in the spotlight again. In Ipswich, they have been sending incorrect destination instructions to Flexible New Deal participants. Yes, failure to attend results in sanctions. Shows a map to a different place than the actual location – about half a mile difference Directs those who [...]

["Flexible New Deal: TNG Complaint – we dont know how to get there"] | 2 Comments!

Flexible New Deal: Criticism of Dan Owens CV written by Working Links

Posted on December 13th, 2009.

Another Working Links Flexible New Deal complaint! Typically with New Deal and Flexible New Deal we hear how bad people are treated including overcrowded rooms and 30 hour job search per week but we do not hear much about how New Deal and Flexible New Deal providers (Flexible New Deal prime contractors and subcontractors) try [...]

["Flexible New Deal: Criticism of Dan Owens CV written by Working Links"] | 12 Comments!

Appeal Tribunal: 6 weeks, no money

Posted on December 10th, 2009.

So, it has been 6 weeks since my First tier Social Security and Child Support Appeal Tribunal regarding Sanctioned Jobseekers Allowance. No sign of any payment and also no contact from DWP or Jobcentre Plus about it. Is this common for everyone who goes to an Appeal Tribunal?

["Appeal Tribunal: 6 weeks, no money"] | 3 Comments!

Workfare: Community Task Force

Posted on December 9th, 2009.

In 2010 the Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee will kick in. As part of this, a Community Task Force (CTF) will become mandatory for all 18-24 year olds who have been claiming over 12 months. In January 2010, it will be optional to take part. By Spring 2010 it will become mandatory. The Community Task Force [...]

["Workfare: Community Task Force"] | 1 Comment so far

10 Really useful jobseeker tips

Posted on December 9th, 2009.

So, there are hundreds of websites out there giving tips to jobseekers. Regardless of the fact those who are responsible for the content having jobs so might imply success, these people haven’t tested them, and many of the tips are outdated or focused for a different country (i.e. USA, Australia etc.) although the foreign company [...]

["10 Really useful jobseeker tips"] | 7 Comments!

BBC Inside Out: A4e content replaced with Clouds

Posted on December 8th, 2009.

It was scheduled for Monday 7th December 2009 at 7.30pm; BBC Inside Out Yorkshire & Lincs was to run a story on A4e. Today I went on iPlayer and found the following description: Nicola Rees looks at what we can learn from past flu pandemics, and Johnny Nelson accompanies a young Bradford man as he [...]

["BBC Inside Out: A4e content replaced with Clouds"] | 2 Comments!

Larry Lamb from Eastenders probes A4e Gateshead

Posted on December 7th, 2009.

Larry Lamb (famous for playing villain Archie Mitchell in EastEnders and also starring in Gavin and Stacey) is leaving EastEnders and due to star in a new BBC television documentary on unemployed designed to rival Channel 4′s attempt (Benefit Busters). The documentary is designed to follow probes into how the unemployed are treated – and [...]

["Larry Lamb from Eastenders probes A4e Gateshead"] | 1 Comment so far

Jobcentre Plus: where do they get the Decision Makers from?

Posted on December 6th, 2009.

I have been tipped off by a blog viewer about the issue with a Decision Maker trying to apply a sanction for failing to apply for a job given to her as a Jobseeker Direction which is clearly “unreasonable”.

["Jobcentre Plus: where do they get the Decision Makers from?"] | 13 Comments!

Flexible New Deal: Working Links complaint… follow up

Posted on December 6th, 2009.

We recently reported of an Working Links Flexible New Deal complaint and the complainant has received a response from Working Links… 30th November 2009 Dear Mr Owen Further to my letter dated 19/11/09. I am writing to inform you of findings and actions I have made to resolve your complaint. With reference to the issue [...]

["Flexible New Deal: Working Links complaint… follow up"] | 1 Comment so far

Flexible New Deal: providers request passport, driving licence or birth certificate

Posted on December 4th, 2009.

We have received reports that some Flexible New Deal providers are requesting the following evidence for the initial interview: Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) signing book (ES40) A passport, driving licence (card type with photo), birth certificate or medical card

["Flexible New Deal: providers request passport, driving licence or birth certificate"] | 17 Comments!

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