UIF benefits

Question 1

Explain Unemployment benefits

Answer 1

Employees, who become retrenched may claim within six months after becoming unemployed.
May only claim if contributed to UIF and No tax is payable on unemployment benefits.

Question 2

Explain Illness benefits

Answer 2

Employees may receive these benefits if they are unable to work for more than 14 days without receiving a salary but not claim if they refuse medical treatment.

Question 3

Explain Maternity benefits

Answer 3

Pregnant employees receive these benefits for up to 4 consecutive months. If an employee had a miscarriage, she could claim for up to six weeks.

Question 4

Explain Adoption benefits

Answer 4

Employees may receive these benefits if they adopt a child younger than two years. Only one parent may claim.

Question 5

Explain Dependants’ benefits

Answer 5

Dependants may apply for these benefits if the breadwinner, who has contributed to UIF dies.
The spouse of the deceased may claim, whether he/she is employed or not.

Question 6

What are the UIF benefits?

Answer 6

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