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Stand-down calculator
Work out your Work and Income stand-down and the earliest date your first Jobseeker payment could arrive.
Use whichever gives the shorter stand-down. Include holiday pay and redundancy pay. If you have a partner, use the higher earner.
Each week of paid-out leave pushes your start date out by a week.
Your stand-down
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Enter your last day to estimate dates.
Estimate based on Work and Income's published stand-down table. They decide your actual dates. If you left voluntarily or were dismissed for misconduct, up to 13 weeks without payment can apply. If you need money during the wait, ask about a Special Needs Grant or Recoverable Assistance Payment on 0800 559 009.