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what can i claim
david69_2
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I left my job at the end of feb my choice and then i decided to take a month or 2 off to complete some jobs round the house .
I was thinking of going self-employed but I'm in two minds at the moment what to do .
My questions are-
1.what do i do about paying NI (i was employed for the last 7 years)
2. should i sign on (even though i left my job not sacked)
please dont bite my head off saying well you left your job tough I've been out to work for 25 years since i left school .
I was thinking of going self-employed but I'm in two minds at the moment what to do .
My questions are-
1.what do i do about paying NI (i was employed for the last 7 years)
2. should i sign on (even though i left my job not sacked)
please dont bite my head off saying well you left your job tough I've been out to work for 25 years since i left school .
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Yes you should sign on if only to get your NI credits.
You may not receive any actual jsa for a period if they decide to sanction you.
You'll be given the opportunity to make up any NI contributions you've missed should you have a shortfall for pension purposes.The bigger the bargain, the better I feel.
I should mention that there's only one of me, don't confuse me with others of the same name.0 -
You'll get JSA for a period while your case is looked into - when a decision is reached the chances are your JSA will be sanctioned for a length of time. You can still sign on during the period you are sanctioned but you will not receive any money. Sanctioning takes place when someone is either dismissed from a job or leaves of their own free will. Being made redundant would not lead to a sanction as it is out of the individuals control.
In cases of hardship it may be possible to apply for some help (during a sanction period).0
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