Could a new employer find out that you had been claiming UB?

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HelloJed

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Hi all,

A mate of mine, for various reasons, has been claiming unemployment benefit for six months. He's thinking of saying on his cv that he's spent the last six months travelling rather than claiming the dole. (He reckons it'll look better)

However, he's nervous about doing this as he's not sure if his employer will be able to find out that he's been claiming - either by his P45 or by talking to the tax office.

I don't really know that much about the dole, nor do I know what checks, if any, can companies do on your details or whether you get a P45 from the UB people. Can anyone shed some light?

Cheers as always for your help.
 
AFIK, the P45 will show what you have earned, outside of benefits received.

The only thing about lying in interview is if your friend is asked about his travels, and he gets himself stuck. It happened to a friend of mine - who rather than say she took 6months out to study, she said she travelled, and when they asked her about her trip to Aussie land!!! Not an iota did she know:)
 
pinkyBear said:
AFIK, the P45 will show what you have earned, outside of benefits received.

The only thing about lying in interview is if your friend is asked about his travels, and he gets himself stuck. It happened to a friend of mine - who rather than say she took 6months out to study, she said she travelled, and when they asked her about her trip to Aussie land!!! Not an iota did she know:)
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That's hilarious...certainly a difficult spoof if you hadn't been there!
 
In larger companies I doubt if the the payroll dept would feel the need to double check the employee's interview notes with their manager.

Smaller companies might be another story.
 
Thanks Pinkybear, thanks PM1234.
I'll pass on your advice - and tell him to research his 'travels' before he goes for an interview!
PM1234 - Just to clarify - does that mean that payroll can see or find out if he's been on UB? Would it be obvious to them when sorting out his payroll?
 
I don't work in payroll so can't give you a definite answer. This is the only info I could find. Not sure if it will be of any help. I can't think why they would be able to see if your friend was on unemployment benefit as opposed to travelling as the tax credits would show the same?

When an employee leaves employment during the year they will be will be issued with a Form P45 on request. This is a form certifying employee’s Pay, Tax and PRSI contributions from the start of the tax year to the date of cessation. The Form P45 is a four-part form - Part 1 will be sent to the Revenue Commissioners and Parts 2,3 and 4 given to an employee on their cessation date. It is an important form and is required for:

* Refund of tax during unemployment
* Claiming Social Welfare Benefits
* To give to next employer
 
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