Normally, you will not receive any unemployment benefit if you resign yourself.
But there are a few exceptions.
If you terminate your employment yourself, you are initially
blocked from receiving unemployment benefit for up to twelve weeks.
Incidentally, this also applies if you are terminated due to a breach of duty.
On the one hand, this means that you are initially not entitled to unemployment benefits.
On the other hand, the duration of unemployment benefit is reduced and you receive
a maximum of nine instead of twelve months of unemployment benefit
.
You should therefore think carefully about this before giving notice of termination of your employment.
Also, be careful when signing a severance agreement, as this can also result in a ban on unemployment benefits.*
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In which cases can you bypass the ban if you resign yourself and still want to receive unemployment benefits?
In certain cases, you can
bypass an unemployment benefit ban
if you resign yourself or were terminated for a breach of duty.
These include:
New employment contract
: Have you already found a new employment relationship and signed the employment contract?
For the employment agency, this is a good reason not to block unemployment benefits.
Private reasons such as moving house
: Private reasons such as moving house or moving in together with your partner or caring for a relative can also be justified to the employment agency.
In these cases, you can resign without hesitation and without having to expect the unemployment benefit to be blocked.
Professional, unreasonable reasons
: If you have suffered from mobbing or sexual harassment at your workplace, there is also no reason for the Employment Agency to dispute your right to unemployment benefits.
Even if you have been extremely overwhelmed, this can be a reason to lift the ban on unemployment benefits.
However, you usually need a medical certificate for this.
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In general, however, it is advisable to
contact the Employment Agency before giving notice
.
Present the current work situation, explain your reasons for wanting to quit and look for a way out together with an employee.
When do I not get unemployment benefits if I am made redundant?
If you, as an employee, have violated your obligations stipulated in the employment contract, the employment agency can impose a ban on unemployment benefits.
Even if you gave notice yourself without notice, the employment agency must first check whether there was actually no other option than termination.
That's why you should definitely seek a conversation with the employment agency in advance.
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You can also take
legal action against behavior-related termination by the employer
by filing an action for protection against dismissal with the labor court.
In many cases, a settlement is negotiated so that the ban on unemployment benefits is lifted, they receive a good job reference and are entitled to unemployment benefits.
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