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You will need a verified MyGovID account to access these services. You will need a Public Services Card (PSC) and to be SAFE registered in order to have a verified MyGovID account.
Customers who have a verified MyGovID account can make a claim online for a jobseeker's payment.
If you are unemployed, you may be eligible for Jobseeker's Benefit or Jobseeker's Allowance.
You may be eligible for Jobseeker's Allowance if you don't qualify for Jobseeker's Benefit.
Jobseekers with a verified MyGovID account can close their claim online.
You may still be eligible for certain schemes and services.
The Work and Skills Form allows this department to get details in relation to your education, qualifications, work history and work preferences.
This helps the department to support you in getting employment.
You can only submit a Work and Skills form if you have been asked to do so by this department. You will be notified through your MyWelfare account.
Jobseekers with a verified MyGovID account can inform this department about any upcoming holidays.
You can apply for a maximum of two weeks' holidays in each calendar year.
You must give a minimum of 10 days' notice and you can only apply up to 21 days in advance.
Jobseekers with a verified MyGovID account can request a payment statement. This is a record of the amount paid to you by this department for a period of time.
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