signing on

[bubbles4920]

if someone is dismissed for gross misconduct can they sign on for benefits? ie income related pay for the first 6 months that has been paid into the post through nat ins contributions? reason for dismissal, sleeping with a subordinate and not declaring it after also offering promotion!

[ChuckFickens]

http://www.adviceguid...ssal_and_benefits.htm

[buildersmate]

If one has made oneself unemployed through one's own efforts (or lack of effort), then no, the JS people will probably deny the claim. Worth trying though.

[bubbles4920]

meant to say pot not post! i think this is a grey area, yes you broke their rules where you worked but also they got rid of you, you didnt walk out. any experience of this and what happens re benefits.

[ChuckFickens]

No greyness about it. you get sacked for misconduct then any claim for benefits can be refused for upto 6months.