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The UIF has once again paid out a staggering amount of money to qualifying beneficiaries, this time in the Northern Cape. The Fund also has plans to improve service delivery to ensure payouts are processed more smoothly. 

On 18 March 2022, the Minister of Employment and Labour Minister published the ‘Code of Good Practice on the Prevention of Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace’ (Harassment Code).  

Knowing your UIF balance is important in order to plan your finances and make sure that you are not overspending. Checking your UIF balance can be done online by following a few steps. 

During this time of the year, a great number of seasonal farm workers get to be retrenched from farms, and they will need to access their benefits. To make sure that they receive what's theirs, they have been advised to work with their former employers to get the required documents.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund exists to provide temporary financial assistance to individuals if they ever become employed. The fund follows a process in order to ensure that payments are made to beneficiaries.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund provides temporary financial assistance in the event of unemployment and illness, among other factors. These benefits also apply to parents that are adopting a child or are about to go on maternity leave.

Have you ever wondered if your UIF claim could expire? Here is what you need to know. 

The Unemployment Insurance Fund has disbursed a significant amount of money to former employees of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative. More payouts are expected to take place across the province of KwaZulu-Natal in due time.

Some families were left distraught after their loved ones lost their lives due to a liquid petroleum gas tanker explosion in Boksburg, Gauteng. Government has come up with a solution for employees that have fallen victim to this explosion.

In the first phase of the “follow the money” project, Millions had been recovered from what is suspected to be fraudulent payments. As the second phase has commenced, companies need to get their ducks in a row.

The Department of Employment and Labour is running an initiative that brings service delivery directly to clients. The Department is encouraging applicants of UIF to take advantage of the opportunity so that they may receive their claims for the festive season. 

Unforeseen circumstances that lead to a loss of income can be devastating for many people. A fund in South Africa ensures that workers can access short term financial relief if they require it.

National lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in thousands of workers losing income. A relief mechanism, aimed at supplementing these workers for their lost income, was misappropriated by several individuals and companies.

More than 200,000 young people’s contracts of employment came to an end in August 2022. Despite losing this avenue to generate income, youth were encouraged to apply for financial support from the Unemployment Insurance Fund.

The Department of Labour is now urging employees to normalise applying for the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) on time. 

It appears that those implicated in Covid-19 TERS fraud allegations are resorting to intimidation tactics to deter a UIF auditor who is key to its probe. The UIF has now said that an employee has received a death threat due to his work. 

Members of South Africa’s workforce are by law required to make monthly contributions to a fund. This fund ensures that workers have access to some financial support when they are unable to work due to several circumstances.

Lives can change in an instant. Preparing for these changes is crucial and South Africa’s labour department aims to ensure workers are ready for any possibility. However, the actions of their employers could be detrimental to their survival.

Losing employment as well as your ultimate source of household income can be daunting. This is where the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) steps in, playing a crucial role in offering some level of temporary relief. 
 

More than 850,000 employment opportunities were created during the first three phases of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI). However, these job placements came to their conclusion, leaving thousands of youth without any income.