HomersCash
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Hi all,
Just read the excellent key thread on unemployment benefits etc;
"How do I qualify for Jobseeker’s Benefit (‘stamps’) payment?
First of all, you must have 2 years PRSI paid: 104 weeks contributions. Then, you must have at least 39 weeks paid and/or credited in the governing year; in 2010 this is 2008. For every week that you work you get a 'paid' contribution. For every week you claim a Social Welfare payment you get a 'credited contribution'. You must also be looking for full-time employment, as well as being capable of and available to work to claim Jobseeker's."
I'd imagine I'm one of many.
15 years PRSI paid= good.
2008 = made minority director in small company (construction industry), 20% = effectively self-employed. Perhaps a bit naive, and optimistic of company doing well - never actually explained to me that I would not be paying "regular" PRSI contributions.
Therefore I do NOT have the necessary 39 weeks in 2008.
2009 - made redundant.
2009 - now - on contract (different company = regular PAYE), finishing next week.
1> Now when I visit the Welfare Office - can I explain all this (or just play dumb?)
2> Will I be considered for the 196 Jobseekers Benefit?
(If means tested, my wife is working (maternity leave))
There must be thousands of ex-constrution workers who were all self-employed and now un-employed, is everyone getting zero benefit?
Are the Social Welfare flexible?
Or just 39 weeks?
Yes = 196 euros
No = 0 euros
Thanks in advance
Just read the excellent key thread on unemployment benefits etc;
"How do I qualify for Jobseeker’s Benefit (‘stamps’) payment?
First of all, you must have 2 years PRSI paid: 104 weeks contributions. Then, you must have at least 39 weeks paid and/or credited in the governing year; in 2010 this is 2008. For every week that you work you get a 'paid' contribution. For every week you claim a Social Welfare payment you get a 'credited contribution'. You must also be looking for full-time employment, as well as being capable of and available to work to claim Jobseeker's."
I'd imagine I'm one of many.
15 years PRSI paid= good.
2008 = made minority director in small company (construction industry), 20% = effectively self-employed. Perhaps a bit naive, and optimistic of company doing well - never actually explained to me that I would not be paying "regular" PRSI contributions.
Therefore I do NOT have the necessary 39 weeks in 2008.
2009 - made redundant.
2009 - now - on contract (different company = regular PAYE), finishing next week.
1> Now when I visit the Welfare Office - can I explain all this (or just play dumb?)
2> Will I be considered for the 196 Jobseekers Benefit?
(If means tested, my wife is working (maternity leave))
There must be thousands of ex-constrution workers who were all self-employed and now un-employed, is everyone getting zero benefit?
Are the Social Welfare flexible?
Or just 39 weeks?
Yes = 196 euros
No = 0 euros
Thanks in advance