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If I have my baby overseas can I still get a maternity benefit?

Maternity benefit is not payable to a person who is out of the island unless that person has gone for…

Would a miscarriage disqualify a woman from receiving a maternity benefit?

If a miscarriage occurs after twenty-eight (28) weeks of pregnancy, an insured person would still qualify to receive a maternity…

Should my employer only pay my contributions when I am on full time employment with him?

No. Contributions should be deducted and submitted to the National Insurance Office for all employees who are receiving a minimum…

Can my employer encourage or even force me into an arrangement to avoid submitting contributions to the National Insurance Office?

An employer is required by law to deduct and submit contributions to the National Insurance Office for every employee who…

Can my employer deduct and submit contributions on my behalf without first obtaining a National Insurance number for me?

An employer is required to obtain a National Insurance card from a new employee on commencement of employment. Where the…

If I have my baby overseas can I still get a maternity benefit?

Maternity benefit is not payable to a person who is out of the island unless that person has gone for…

Can my employer reclassify my job as self-employment to have re responsible for my own National Insurance contributions?

The National Insurance legislation gives the responsibility to determine classification of employment status with respect to payment of contributions to…

Can I claim old age contributory pension while I am still working? If so, how long do I have to claim my pension?

Yes, you can claim old age contributory pension while you are still working. The regulation does not prohibit employed persons…

If I am the next of kin of a deceased person can I only claim a Funeral Grant and Survivors’ benefit?

Firstly, you can only claim a Funeral Grant if you are meeting the funeral expenses. Secondly, Survivors’ benefit can only…