Can I claim Job Seekers allowance after a Settlement agreement?

niceguyfinishfirst

I'm filling out the form for JSA and I see the question about Why did this job end?

What should I write? Will I prejudice my case if I claim it was mutual agreement?

Podge52

You should be truthful. You do stand a chance of being sanctioned depending on the reason you left.

HappyMJ

niceguyfinishfirst wrote: »

I'm filling out the form for JSA and I see the question about Why did this job end?

What should I write? Will I prejudice my case if I claim it was mutual agreement?

As above just write the truth. Mutual agreement based on what? Something happened for you to hand in your notice if that something is bad enough you won't be sanctioned despite handing on your notice.

niceguyfinishfirst

Ended up in litigation. So in the end went for a settle agreement - these are common.

paragon909

niceguyfinishfirst wrote: »

Ended up in litigation. So in the end went for a settle agreement - these are common.

Who got prosecuted, You or the employer?

niceguyfinishfirst

No prosecution.

pmlindyloo

Settlement agreements are usually considered to be a form of voluntary redundancy and as such would not evoke a sanction for JSA.

The settlement agreement should indicate what payments are being made including payment is lieu of notice. Presumably you received legal advice before accepting this?

Will you just be claiming contribution based JSA or do you have housing costs/partner not working?

No one will be able to tell you if you will be sanctioned, only a decision maker can make that call.