Step 2: submit the completed claim form within the prescribed time period, being: within 12 months of becoming unemployed, however, the period of unemployment must be for longer than 14 days; within six months of becoming ill, however, the period of illness must be for longer than seven days; within 12 months of giving birth to a child, the claim may be submitted at any time before or after such birth.
Step 3: submit any further information that claims officer may need to investigate the claim. Step 4: follow up on the investigation of the claim and whether or not the claim was approved. Step 5: collect payment of the benefit at the employment office where the claim was submitted or the employment office indicated on claim form.
If there is a dispute about the payment or non-payment of benefits an appeal may be lodged at the Regional Appeals Committee within 90 days by completing the correct form.
Both the above committees may either confirm, change or cancel and replace a decision that was made. Date updated: May Legal content disclaimer The information contained on this website is aimed at providing members of the public with guidance on the law in South Africa. You will need to have:. If you are the child of the deceased worker, you can claim by completing Form UF and submitting it at the Labour Office. You will need:. The Labour Office will give you Form UF, which needs to be filled in by the deceased's last employer and then submitted at the Labour Office.
The death benefit is the amount that the worker could have claimed if they were unemployed. This is paid out in one payment. Skip to main content. Search form Search this site.
Home Services Documents. National Government. Service Create listings for services offered by the Western Cape Government. Department of Labour National. Claiming Unemployment Insurance. What employers may not do Claiming unemployment benefits Claiming illness benefits Claiming maternity benefits Claiming adoption benefits Claiming death benefits What is the Unemployment Insurance Fund?
The Unemployment Insurance Act and Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act apply to all employers and workers, but not to: those working less than 24 hours a month for an employer learners public servants foreigners working on contract workers who get a government old age pension workers who only earn commission Domestic employers and their workers are included under the Act since 1 April There are 5 kinds of benefits covered by UIF: Unemployment benefits Illness benefits Maternity benefits Adoption benefits Death benefits You can claim unemployment benefits if you have been dismissed or retrenched or if your contract has expired.
Unemployed workers can apply for benefits at their nearest labour centre in person. They must be registered as work-seekers and take the necessary documents with them. Check Matric results.
All rights reserved. Check Matric results There are different procedures for claiming the various benefits available: Unemployment benefits Illness Benefits Maternity Benefits Adoption Benefits Death Benefits Claiming unemployment benefits If you want to claim from the UIF you need to go to your nearest Labour Office or register and claim online.
You will be given a white card, which the UIF officer will sign each time you sign the register. To claim unemployment benefits you need to have: A copy of digit bar-coded identity document. A copy of your last six payslips. Information supplied by your employer UI A service certificate from the employer. Proof of registration as a work seeker. A fully completed registration form. If you want to receive unemployment benefits you need to be prepared to: Go for training or career counseling if the UIF officer asks you to.
Be available for work. If you are offered work, you need to be ready to work. Go to different companies to ask for work. You will get a form that needs to be signed showing that you have looked for work and that there are no jobs available.
Claiming illness benefits To apply for illness benefits, you need to register at the Labour Office nearest to you or register and claim online. You will need: A copy of your bar-coded identity document. Copies of your last six payslips. Proof of banking details. A statement of amount received from your employer during the period of the illness. You also need to submit a medical certificate from your doctor. Illness benefits will be paid to you by cheque and posted to you. Claiming maternity benefits To claim maternity benefits, you need to register at the Labour Office in person, organise for someone to go in your place or register and claim online.
To register you will need: A digit bar-coded identity document or passport. Copies of your last six payslips Form UI Proof of your banking details. A statement of amount received from employer during maternity leave. Form UI Medical certificate from a doctor or birth certificate of the baby. If the last day for payment falls on a public holiday or weekend, the payment must be made on the last business day before the public holiday or weekend.
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