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<p>Employers should already record on HMRC’s Real Time Information (RTI) system the
date a salary is scheduled to be paid, rather than the date it is paid, where it is
earlier due to a weekend, bank holiday or at Christmas.</p><p> </p><p>Universal Credit
takes earnings into account in a way that is fair and transparent. The amount of Universal
Credit paid reflects, as closely as possible, the actual circumstances of a household
during each monthly assessment period, including any earnings reported by the employer
during the assessment period, regardless of when they were paid, or which month they
relate to.</p><p> </p><p>Assessment periods allow for Universal Credit awards to be
adjusted on a monthly basis, ensuring that if claimants’ incomes fall, they do not
have to wait several months for a rise in their Universal Credit award.</p><p> </p><p>Claimants
can discuss queries about how fluctuating income effects Universal Credit with their
case managers and work coaches, who can also signpost to services appropriate to individual
circumstances.</p>
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