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  • 27-09-2016 11:45am
    #1
    pken2016
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi guys i have been informed that im starting work soon in security and i was told the company have been contracted for a months work . In it i was told i could be working up to 48hrs a week over a 4 day period . After this month is up i could be unemployed for up to 3 weeks til the company has a new contract for me . My question is what way would i go about signing on the dole for them 2 or 3 weeks that im off ? and also if i work 3 days a week each been 12hr shifts can i qualify for part time dole for the other 2 days ?


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  • #2
    eastbono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭eastbono


    3x12 hour shift is considered full time so you wont qualify for casual jobseekers. When you are on temporary lay off get a letter from your employer and go into the sw office and make a repeat claim and then sign off again when you get taken back on.


  • #3
    Sue Ellen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 461 ✭✭Sue Ellen


    pken2016 wrote: »
    Hi guys i have been informed that im starting work soon in security and i was told the company have been contracted for a months work . In it i was told i could be working up to 48hrs a week over a 4 day period . After this month is up i could be unemployed for up to 3 weeks til the company has a new contract for me . My question is what way would i go about signing on the dole for them 2 or 3 weeks that im off ? and also if i work 3 days a week each been 12hr shifts can i qualify for part time dole for the other 2 days ?

    You can have your claim suspended for temporary work for up to 12 weeks. The claim is still open but suspended. When the month is up you can provide a letter showing start and finish date and the suspension can be lifted and they block the work period and you should have your payment back 3 days later.


  • #4
    pken2016
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭pken2016


    ok thanks guys for the help and info appreicate it :)


  • #5
    luckygirl101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭luckygirl101


    Hi
    Sorry a bit off topic but i am in a similar situation. I was on the dole, got temporary work with a recruitment agency for 6 weeks full time now I am waiting for another assignment but nothing at the moment. Would I be able to get paid for the weeks I am not working? Do I just need to get a letter from recruitment agency as stated above? I never told SW that i got this job just stopped collecting my dole because I thought it would lead to more wok and I wouldnt have to sign on again. Any info would be great. Thanks.


  • #6
    Sue Ellen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 461 ✭✭Sue Ellen


    luckygirl101 wrote: »
    Hi
    Sorry a bit off topic but i am in a similar situation. I was on the dole, got temporary work with a recruitment agency for 6 weeks full time now I am waiting for another assignment but nothing at the moment. Would I be able to get paid for the weeks I am not working? Do I just need to get a letter from recruitment agency as stated above? I never told SW that i got this job just stopped collecting my dole because I thought it would lead to more wok and I wouldnt have to sign on again. Any info would be great. Thanks.

    The claim is probably closed now, when 2 payments expire the claim suspends and then closes. I suggest getting a letter from the agency stating the date you started and that there is no work available now and apply for a new claim.


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