Leaving my job voluntarily. Do I need to inform Social Welfare

Hi,

I have been in a job for which I was unsuitable for the past 6 months. Both I and my employer realised this and we sat down and agreed mutually that I would leave. I finished at the end of December.

I am heading away to travel for 6-8 months and then I will be looking for a job back here in Ireland.

Do I need to inform the social welfare office of any of the above or can I just approach them when I return if I do not find a job straight away.

Many Thanks,

3CC

I would say let them know because if you leave a job voluntarily you are disbarred for claiming for 9 weeks anyway in which case you may be back.

I can't see why you would bother telling them. It would only relevant if you were planning on trying to claim a social welfare payment after you leave the job. In that case, you would not be entitled to a payment for 9 weeks. Assuming you will be going travelling for 6 months after leaving the job, my understanding is that it will not be relevant when you return (I am not an expert, but that was always my understanding).

If you were on one of those 'job activation' schemes then I would let welfare know.

aamusername said:

I can't see why you would bother telling them. It would only relevant if you were planning on trying to claim a social welfare payment after you leave the job. In that case, you would not be entitled to a payment for 9 weeks. Assuming you will be going travelling for 6 months after leaving the job, my understanding is that it will not be relevant when you return (I am not an expert, but that was always my understanding).

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Correct. The 9 weeks would only date from the time of leaving the job. It does not date from when he applies for SW.