my jp employment insurance…
Under what circumstances can I claim unemployment insurance?
(i)
You leave your current employment voluntarily:
In this case, if you have been enrolled for over 12 months you may qualify for
unemployment insurance benefits. In determining whether you qualify, the government will recognize contributions made at a previous employer if the gap between employment is less than 12 months. Benefits are usually paid from the 4th month after applying for unemployment insurance and will be paid for a minimum of 3 months. The amount will be between 50-80% of your average monthly salary and is determined according to age, the period of your employment and the amount of your salary.
(ii)
You leave your employment for reasons that are not your own volition. These
include:
(a) Dismissal, bankruptcy of a business or its inability to continue as a viable
concern following a natural disaster
(b) A fixed term contract is not renewed by an organization even though the
employee wished to continue working with the organization.
(c) Leaving your employment due to unavoidable reasons such as personal or
family reasons and pregnancy
In any of the above cases, you may qualify for unemployment benefits if you have been enrolled for more than 6 months. The amount will be calculated as above though the reason for leaving your position will also be taken into account. You will be entitled to receive benefits after only 1 month. Benefits will be paid for a minimum 3 months.
decisions whether you qualify and the amount of benefits are at the discretion of your local “Hello Work” (Public employment security office).
