Claiming extended unemployment benefit
De Rossa asked whether a woman who stopped signing on after her benefit ran out could claim the extended period. The Minister advised checking with the employment exchange, as eligibility depends on the individual case.
In the case of a woman who has stopped signing on for credits once her benefits have run out, where does she stand now with the extension of the number of days benefit to which she was entitled? Can she still claim for that additional length of time?
Comment on this
Generally speaking, such a person should go back to his or her employment exchange and inquire about entitlements. It is quite possible that in many cases the person concerned could be eligible. It depends on the entitlement in each case but where there is any doubt the person concerned should check with her employment exchange.