One month off between jobs - need to sign on?

scurnane

I have have about 4-5 weeks off between leaving my current full time job and starting my next one (both paye).

Should I sign on or pay 'stamps' for that period or is there any need?

Thanks

gerrybbadd

scurnane wrote: »

I have have about 4-5 weeks off between leaving my current full time job and starting my next one (both paye).

Should I sign on or pay 'stamps' for that period or is there any need?

Thanks

It's always best to sign on for employment gaps. That way, there is no gap in contributions, and there can be no questions asked as to what you were doing for your employment gap.

It's inportant too for when it comes time to draw down a pension when you are 66

Pawwed Rig

Agreed re above. It is all about your state pension. A month here and there probably won't matter if you work for all of your life but if you end up with a reduced pension you will be kicking yourself.
Any money you get from welfare will be taxable by the way but should be dealt with by the payroll on the new job

allthedoyles

I always signed on for other reason . some years ago you get nothing for first 3 days , and then it clicks in ,

It would never be back-dated , so if your job in 4-5 weeks time fails to materialise , you would be left high and dry .

Maybe its different nowadays .