How long can worker status be retained when temporarily unable to work?

All advice appreciated as ever…..

We have client who was forced to cease work in 2011 following injury….DLA subsequently awarded and client supported by partner until late 2014. Claim for Income Support submitted following advice from JCP late 2014 following separation - subsequently rejected as deemed not to have right to reside or be habitually resident…....

We have tried to argue the case for client retaining worker status as temporarily unable to work but this has been refused as ‘no evidence’ (DLA claim etc not accepted as relevant).

I have now been informed today by DWP that worker status can only be retained for a maximum of 6-12 months but helpfully they could not tell me where this is stated….......

HB awarded as LA accept she retained status and JSA was awarded in early 2015, client now returned to work part time…...

Any and all thoughts very welcome

Liz S - 30 July 2015 12:03 PM

I have now been informed today by DWP that worker status can only be retained for a maximum of 6-12 months but helpfully they could not tell me where this is stated….......

Rubbish, see this thread, and the decision cited therein.

http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/forums/viewthread/7907/