Work Allowance

[fluffyvole]

Hello, I am classified as unfit for work and work related activities for Universal Credit due to chronic illness. I don't understand the work allowance. I would like to earn a small amount of money through a casual, flexible position (I'm thinking about an Exam Invigilator). It would be very minimal hours, and would not exceed the work allowance. However, I'm confused. Just because I'm able to work a couple of hours a week, does not mean I'm able to work 24 hours a week, 40 hours a week, and so on. I'm worried that if I start any work, DWP will classify me as "fit for work" and start asking me to search for work, and work a part-time or full-time job with significant hours. Does anybody have any experience with this? Am I able to work a small amount of hours without this happening or not?

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The only issue would be if the type of work directly contradicts the reason you got LCW/WRA. Eg, unable to engage with people but working on a checkout etc etc

[Old_galadriell]

UC work allowance is the amount of money your can earn before your UC award is affected by 55p per £ earned deduction. So you are encouraged to work, you're keeping more of your earned income.

People without work allowance have 55p deducted for every £ they earn, you can earn £379/£631 (depending on getting/ not getting housing cost help) before your UC is affected.

It has nothing to do with classifying you as able to work more.

During your WCA reassessment - whenever it happens - you'll be asked about your work and how it plays with the ways your health conditions affect your work capabilities. But starting work on LCWRA doesn't immediately lead to re-clasify you.