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<p /> <p>In Universal Credit a claimant is gainfully self-employed where:</p><p>·
They are carrying on a trade, profession or vocation as their main form of employment;</p><p>·
Their earnings from the trade, profession or vocation are self-employed earnings;</p><p>·
The trade, profession or vocation is organised, developed, regular and carried on
in expectation of profit.</p><p> </p><p>The freelance status of performers would not
affect their eligibility for Universal Credit, or whether they meet the definition
of gainful self-employment .</p><p> </p><p>Whilst the self-employment must be regular,
neither the work patterns nor the claimant’s earnings need to be so. The Department
recognises that self-employment work patterns often vary and a range of factors can
influence the amount and duration of self-employed work.</p><p> </p><p>Universal Credit
is assessed and paid monthly, which enables it to adjust quickly to take account of
changes in earnings, ensuring claimants receive the right level of support at the
right time.</p><p> </p>
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