Any jobseeker who has paid PRSI contributions while working will be not disadvantaged where an employer has failed to collect or make a return of PRSI contributions to Revenue. In such cases the matter will be investigated by a Social Welfare Inspector and the employer will be required to comply with the PRSI regulations. In the event that compliance cannot be obtained, the jobseeker's record will be credited with the number of PRSI contributions due in respect of the period of employment with that employer.
While investigations are being carried out, it may be possible for the person to receive jobseeker's allowance — a means-tested payment — until the entitlement to jobseeker's benefit has been established.