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I have been fired for gross misconduct, will i be able to get job seekers allowance?

L.Cook · 2011-01-25 01:22:53

I have recently been fired from my job for stealing (which i completely and utterly regret) and i now need to sign on the dole. Should i lie about why i am now unemployed or do i tell them i was fired and why? I really really need the money as i have recently moved into my own house with my boyfriend and i have bills and…

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Sambucus_Nigra Posts: 8,669 Forumite

25 January 2011 at 9:45AM

L.Cook wrote: »

i dont want to be a liar, id rather tell them the truth but im just worried they wont let me have jsa and i really need it

But if you lie, then you are stealing again.

If you haven't got it - please don't flaunt it. TIA.

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