5 days and then 3 day working weeks

[annfield]

hi

myemployer had asked me to work reduced hours due to the downturn, effectively 3 days one week and 5 days the following week every fortnight, their understanding being that as a continuous 4 day working week does not qualify for benefits

would this arrangement qualify as on average it is effectively 4 days a week, I havent went down to enquire myself yet as I would be slightly dubious of it, has anyone else this arrnagement?

regards

 

[Welfarite]

Best to check it out with your local office as there may be other factors that affect your claim (loss of earnings levels, etc.) and it's a serious change in work practice for you. Impossible for anyone here to give the definite answer on it.