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Will DWP ever get in touch with employers?

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1 day 2 hours ago #302334 by LittleC
Hi,

I’m recently migrated to UC in LCWRA and NS-ESA & am working part-time (was permitted work under ESA). I'm wondering if the DWP are allowed to get in touch with our employers to ask questions related to our work -
i.e. to check the number of hours we work, job title and what we do?

If they are allowed to do this, I’m worried they can use this info to trigger a reassessment or use it against us in reassessment - is this something they do?

Thanks
C

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21 hours 30 minutes ago #302361 by Gary
Hi LittleC

DWP are sent all the information from Inland Revenue as to how many hours are worked each month so that they can work out your UC allowance. I would assume that your work coach will ask you those questions when you sign your claimant commitment.

Gary

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