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Job seakers Question

[Deleted User] · 2013-05-17 10:13:57

Hi, I've been working full time mon-fri for the last two years. before that I was on the dole for 6-8 months, Just been told by the boss were going on a 4 day week. Closed Friday Is it possible to claim the dole for that one day? Thanks

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17-05-2013 11:13am

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Hi,
I've been working full time mon-fri for the last two years.
before that I was on the dole for 6-8 months,

Just been told by the boss were going on a 4 day week.
Closed Friday

Is it possible to claim the dole for that one day?

Thanks

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#2 17-05-2013 11:25am
mp22

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No see here http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_benefit.html

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#3 17-05-2013 11:35am
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Ask your employer if you could work longer hours over a 3 day period instead of 4 days and then you could make a claim for Jobseekers, may not suit him though but worth a try.

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#4 17-05-2013 11:39am
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Thanks for the info,
not looking good for it but hay,
Fridays off for the summer aint the worst

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