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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter
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Statement Re: VM staff and eligibility to claim Jobseekers Allowance.
I was led to believe by post 66 that some members of staff would be "job matched". Unfortunately, many believe that I was provided with incorrect information.
I have spoken to contacts this morning at both VM and the DWP in order to clarify the situation.
The last thing staff need at this time is uncertainty or scaremongering due to misinformation.
I can now confirm that benefit sanctions will NOT be imposed on any member of the Albert Dock staff who face redundancy and fail to make attempts to secure a job in Swansea.
Additionally, there will be no penalties for those taking voluntary or involuntary redundancy.
All of the other usual regulations will need to be satisfied in order for benefit to be paid.
I trust that this now clarifies the position.
End of statement.
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We are quite aware of that fact and no one is being forced to go to Swansea against their will as it would be quite illegal, they are closing the centre for business reasons and they are helping staff look for positions locally and possibly with Adecco on another contract.
Anyone wanting to go to Swansea has to go through the recruitment process as the is no direct transfer of jobs to Swansea.