The Unemployment Insurance Act (Act 63 of 2001) provides short-term relief for workers who become unemployed or unable to work due to illness, maternity, or adoption.
The UIA provides unemployment insurance benefits.
Key provisions:
- UIF contributions (2% of salary, split employer/employee)
- Unemployment benefits for terminated employees
- Illness benefits
- Maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
- Dependants benefits (death of contributor)
- Benefit calculation (sliding scale)
- Claim period and duration limits
- UIF application process
- Fraud penalties for false claims