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Checklist for problems about UIF

  • Name, address and identity number of the employee
  • Was the employee a contributor to the UIF?
  • Is the employee out of work, or without work because of being pregnant or illness or has the employee died and the dependants are claiming UIF death benefits?
  • Was the employee registered by the employer with the Fund?
  • Is the employee permanently resident in South Africa?
  • Has the employee registered for benefits?
  • Was the employee told that the benefits are used up?
  • Is the employee still unemployed or sick?
  • Have more than 12 months passed since the employee’s contract was terminated?