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My husband has been moved within his company and they are now making him work over 3 hours away which means he is away from 4/5am in the morning and not back till after 6/7pm. For the last four years he has been in one area which was 7am - 4pm (we moved to be close to this site) so we have planned our working schedule around this. They aren't willing to move him back and aren't willing to reduce his hours. We can't make these new hours work due to my work and having four children. If he leaves his job will universal credit accept this reason or will he not be able to receive UC?

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That would likely be seen as an acceptable reason to leave work but unfortunately no one would be able to tell you for sure as it’s down to whatever work coach and decision maker you get

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Doubtful as he’s still left work before finding himself another job

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Morning,
My husband has been moved within his company and they are now making him work over 3 hours away which means he is away from 4/5am in the morning and not back till after 6/7pm. For the last four years he has been in one area which was 7am - 4pm (we moved to be close to this site) so we have planned our working schedule around this. They aren't willing to move him back and aren't willing to reduce his hours. We can't make these new hours work due to my work and having four children. If he leaves his job will universal credit accept this reason or will he not be able to receive UC?

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