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Stamps question?

  • 21-11-2007 11:27am
    #1
    FutureGuy
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,237 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Hi there,

    Can I claim my stamps regardless of my redundancy payment?


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  • #2
    tomred1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭tomred1


    yes but if it is over €50,000 you may not be get paid for up to 9 weeks on the claim.


  • #3
    leex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,231 ✭✭✭leex


    Can someone explain to me what "stamps" are and how they work?


  • #4
    Mrs. MacGyver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Mrs. MacGyver


    'Stamps' come from the fact that years ago an employer paid an insurance contribution for you and this took the form of a physical stamp that was recorded on a card - used to qualify you for insurance based payments.

    In todays terms 'stamps' mean a PRSI contribution paid by yuor employer on your behalf. They are at different rates, the most common one for insurable employment being Class A which can help you qualify for Jobseeker's Benefit, Illness Benefit, treatment benefits and the State Pension Contributory (there are also other things that 'stamps' can help you qualify for).


  • #5
    leex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,231 ✭✭✭leex


    Thanks Mrs MacGyver. I'm familiar with the PRSI system and how entitlements are claimed based on previous weeks worked etc. I figured "stamps" were the same but wanted someone to confirm this.


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