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Basic Guide to UIF Unemployment Benefits
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Workers who become unemployed have the right to claim from the
UIF. Workers 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
ClaimingWho can claim?You cannot claim if you get –
Workers can claim if their –
Domestic workers can also claim if –
Workers must register as worker-seekers (see How to Register as
Work-seeker) and be available for work.
Based on legislation in Section 14, Section 16, Section 36, of the Unemployment Insurance Act When must I claim?Workers must claim within six months after they stopped
working.
Based on Legislation in Section 17 of the Unemployment Insurance Act How long can I claim for?Workers can claim from the day they stopped working until their
benefits are used up or they start working again.
Based on Legislation in Section 15, of the Unemployment Insurance Act How do I claim?Workers must fill in the application forms and, together with
other required documents, hand it in at a labour centre.
Benefit PaymentsHow will I be paid?Benefit payments can be collected from a labour centre of your
choice.
Based on legislation in Section 18, of the Unemployment Insurance Act TaxNo tax is payable on the benefits.
Based on Legislation in Section 34 of the Unemployment Insurance Act OverpaymentsIf you get more money than you should, you must pay back the extra
money.
Based on Legislation in Section 35, of the Unemployment Insurance Act When the UIF May Refuse to PayThe UIF may stop paying you benefits if you refuse to:
Based on Legislation in Section 18, of the Unemployment Insurance Act Related Links
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