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Can I still claim my provident fund after being incarcerated for fraud?
Yes, but it depends on the amount of damages paid over to your employer.
How can I claim my provident fund if my former employer refuses to give me the withdrawal form?
Your employer legally has to sign your withdrawal notification.
My mother used to work at large company but was dismissed decades ago. Can she claim a pension from them?
To begin with, you will need to check if your mother's benefits are in an unclaimed benefit fund.
Can my employer withhold my provident fund for damages for which I am responsible?
The employer cannot withhold any provident fund benefits himself. He has to ask the provident fund for permission.
I resigned my job months ago but I still haven't received my provident fund payout. What can I do?
If you belong to a bargaining council fund it can take up to six months.
My late father worked as a domestic worker for 11 years but was not registered. What can I do?
All employers must register employees with the Unemployment Insurance Fund. You can report the employers to the Labour Department.
How do miners with TB or silicosis get compensation?
There are four steps to follow to submit a claim.
My boss swears at me and sent fake details to the labour department. We don't get holiday pay. What can I do about it?
Not registering you and sending fake details to the Department of Labour is a crime, as is not paying your annual leave or swearing at you.
Our bosses drive the best cars but pay us less than R20 per hour and don't contribute to UIF. What can we do?
You can join a union and insist on your rights under the law.
How do I go about claiming my provident fund from work?
Most provident funds say you must remain a member of the fund as long as you are employed by the employer participating in the fund.