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Basic Guide to UIF Dependant’s Benefits
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A worker’s spouse, life partner or children have the right to
claim benefits from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) when the
worker dies. Dependants must apply and will be paid at the labour
centre of their choice.
ApplicationThe Unemployment Insurance Act and Unmployment
Insurance Contributions Act apply to all
employers and workers, but not to -
Domestic employers and their workers are included under the Act since 1 April 2003. See
Who can claim?Dependants cannot claim if the worker –
Spouses or life partners can claim when a worker dies.
Dependent children can claim only if –
Based on Legislation in Section 14, Section 30, Section 36, of the Unemployment Insurance Act When must I claim?Dependants must claim within 6 months of the worker’s death.
Based on Legislation in Section 30, of the Unemployment Insurance Act How do I claim?Dependants must fill in the application forms and hand them in,
together with other required documents, at a labour centre.
Based on Legislation in Section 31, of the Unemployment Insurance Act BenefitsPaymentsYour benefit payments can be collected at the labour centre of
your choice.
Based on legislation in Section 29, of the Unemployment Insurance Act TaxNo tax is payable on adoption benefits.
Based on Legislation in Section 34 of the Unemployment Insurance Act OverpaymentsIf you are paid more money than you should be, you must pay back
the extra money to the UIF.
Based on Legislation in Section 35, of the Unemployment Insurance Act Related Links
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