Working hours: benefits rules - Which benefits are affected by hours worked?
Benefit entitlement can depend on how many hours of paid work you do per week.
- Last reviewed 01 November 2023
Which benefits are affected by hours worked?
The following Eligibility depends on the amount of income and capital you have. See full definition are affected by how many hours of paid work you and your partner do per week:
Universal Credit is affected by the amount you earn, but not by the number of hours you work. Read more about the Universal Credit rules.
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