Department cut off employment and support allowance when Liz, a single mother, accidentally said she worked 16 hours
The Department for Work and Pensions has cut off a benefit claimant’s employment and support allowance (Esa) because she accidentally stated she worked one second over the maximum allotted time.
Esa is a benefit paid to people who cannot work full-time because of illness, disability or a health condition. Claimants are permitted to work for less than 16 hours a week and still claim Esa.
