Job seekers entitlement

JAR1968

Hi there

Hope someone can help me.

If I resign from my job of 4 years, due to relocating 140 miles away, should I still get Job seekers allowance? I know I will have paid enough contributions but will they stop me because I resigned!! even though it would be impossible to travel there now?

thanks

HappyMJ

It depends on why you had to relocate. It's possible but it depends on the reason.

RazWaz

Generally unless you have a really really good reason, leaving your job voluntarily means you wont be able to get jobseakers. Generally the only way you can leave a job and get JSA is by being made redundant or your contract ends.

MrsManda

Why are you relocating? Can you not find a job before you relocate?
(I presume it's you relocating rather than your job?)

As already said, I think it depends on the reason for relocating.

Oldernotwiser

Just to clarify, has the job moved or have you?