Re: Resignation
Firstly, if you worked seven years I'd say you are entitled to Jobseekers Benefit. If you are resigning from employment without good reason - you will lose entitlement to benefit for up to 9 weeks... and no it wont be backdated.
If claiming jobseekers benefit - whether you are living with your partner wont affect your entitlement. However, any secondary entitlements to fuel allowance, medical card etc. will be affected as these are means tested schemes based on household income. If you are claiming jobseekers allowance, you will have to declare whose living in the household in the means-test. Savings are taken into account for allowance payments... I think the limit is 20,000 for JA/JB. If you provide any false or misleading information you are then moving into the world of fraud and that is not taken likely by the Department... for starters they will look for the money to be paid back and you could leave yourself open to prosecution. As for how they know when you are living with your boyfriend - they conduct inspections, surveillance on foot of tip-offs or people/friends you know or even your neighbours might well report you. Benefit payments are taxable - but if you have no other income generally it is not taxable. You will be provided with credits while in receipt of benefit only.