Entitlement to JSA

rogerblack

You should talk to the existing employer, and ask if there are any adaptions that may help you - altered patterns of working, for example.
Not doing this, and just resigning as you can't cope may be sanctioned, though the existing illness is a reason why it may not, not talking to the employer is a risk.

sammyjammy

You may be eligible for JSa on the grounds that Employment on trial applies to this current job. See link for details and if you leave nad make a claim to JSA make sure you mention this rule.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/programmesandservices/DG_173561

Employment on Trial

Normally if you leave a job voluntarily, without good cause, you lose entitlement to benefit. Employment on Trial allows you to leave a job and claim Jobseekers Allowance without the reason for leaving affecting your entitlement to benefit.
You must:

• have been in the job for at least four weeks and one day - but for no more than 12 weeks
• have worked for more than 16 hours in each complete week

If you are dismissed or leave the job because of misconduct you might still lose benefit.
To find out more about Employment on Trial, please contact your local Jobcentre Plus office.

Supersaint13

many thanks Sammy - very helpful indeed.