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Leaving work due to stress/depression-entitled to anything?

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  • 15-09-2009 1:41pm
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    missfrilly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭


    Hello
    I have been out sick for the past 10 days. I dont think I will be going back. I can't face going back in. This is due to my own personal anxiety and depression and some bullying in work.The bullying is very subtle but after 3 years I just can't take anymore. There are only 4 in my work place and I feel i just cannot go back even if hr tried to sort things out. I don't want to sue them or anything like that. I have to try to get my depression and panic attacks under control.
    If I hand in my notice would I be entitled to anything from social welfare. I dont want to keep calling in sick using certs as this is adding to my feeling of guilt and anxiety and I really cannot see myself going back .
    Thanks


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    Xiney
    Registered Users Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    The fact that you have documented stress/depression/anxiety related to working there means that you will likely not have any disqualification period.

    This job is doing damage to your mental and physical health, jack it in today and visit social welfare first thing. Your claim will only start once you go into the social welfare so you have to go in ASAP.

    Good luck.


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    Nolanger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,556 ✭✭✭Nolanger


    Better get a note from a doctor stating you are actually fit for work.


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    cee_jay
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 7,920 Mod ✭✭✭✭cee_jay


    Nolanger wrote: »
    Better get a note from a doctor stating you are actually fit for work.

    Yeah - if the certs you are submitting are for Illness Benefit, you have to submit your final cert to state you are fit to return to work before signing on for Jobseekers Benefit/Allowance.


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