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Workers must contribute 1% of their pay to the UIF. To
claim UIF benefits, workers must complete certain forms and
hand them in at their nearest labour centre.
Application
The Unemployment Insurance Act and Unmployment Insurance
Contributions Act apply to all employers and workers, but not
to -
o workers working less than 24 hours a month for an
employer;
o learners;
o public servants;
o foreigners working on contract;
o workers who get a monthly State (old age) pension; or
o workers who only earn commission.
Domestic employers and their workers are included under the
Act since 1 April 2003.
Paying UIF
Workers must make sure that their employers deduct 1% of
their pay and pay it to the UIF.
Based on Legislation in Section
5, of the
Unemployment Insurance Act
Claiming Unemployment Benefits
When they claim Unemployment Benefits workers must:
o complete the correct forms and hand it in at a labour
centre;
o register as work-seekers;
o be available to start work;
o report to a labour centre when asked to; and
o undergo training and counseling when asked
to.
Based on Legislation in Section
16, Section
17, of the
Unemployment Insurance Act
Claiming Illness Benefits
When they claim Illness Benefits workers must:
o complete the correct forms and hand it in at a labour
centre (See How to Claim UIF Illness Benefits);
o go for medical treatment if asked to.
Based on Legislation in Section
22, of the
Unemployment Insurance Act
Claiming Maternity Benefits
When they claim Maternity Benefits workers must complete
the correct forms and hand it in at a labour centre (See How
to Claim UIF Maternity Benefits).
Based on Legislation in Section
25, of the
Unemployment Insurance
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