Jobseeker's Allowance

Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is a government benefit in the UK designed to support individuals who are actively seeking work. It provides financial assistance to help cover living costs while they search for employment. Eligibility usually requires claimants to be unemployed or working less than a specific number of hours a week and to demonstrate their efforts in looking for a job. JSA comes in two types: "contribution-based," which is based on National Insurance contributions, and "income-based," which considers personal income and savings.