do I have to sign on?

[vx220]

Hi,
I'm about to be made redundant, due to recieve statutory redundancy and PILON
I understand my PILON will be reduced by my claiming Jobseekers allowance (but by the same amount, so no real change)

But as I don't intend to be unemployed for long, and would hate the whole job centre experience, can I not sign on, recieve my PILON payment and get myself a job asap?

I see it as less form-filling for me and the job centre, more time spent actually job hunting?

[Amateurish]

Why would your PILON get reduced by the amount of JSA you claimed?

There is no obligation to claim it (although careful of missed NI contributions).

[vx220]

I your jsa was deducted from your PILON?
Does it make any difference that i'm being made redundant from a company in administration?
Thanks for reply

[Amateurish]

Is this "compensatory notice pay"? If so, yes you must claim JSA and yes it will be deducted.

[vx220]

Cheers
Was hoping to avoid it, but needs must