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Why is my work telling me to pay a penalty fee to draw my provident fund if I resign without notice?
Depending on your contract, your employer may withhold an amount equal to the period of notice not given.
My mother's employer was not paying her UIF and is now kicking us out of our home on her property.
It is illegal not to pay your domestic worker's UIF. Your mother should apply for social grants and housing.
How can I apply for UIF death benefits if I was in a traditional marriage with no marriage certificate?
You will have to provide some proof of the marriage, like lobola letters of a letter from the chief.
Can my UIF death benefits application be denied if I don't have an unabridged marriage certificate?
The UIF website does not specify what type of marriage certificate is needed, so it seems unlikely.
Can I claim UIF death benefits two years after the person passed away?
Dependants only have 18 months to claim their benefits, but it's worth trying anyway
Do I qualify for UIF TERS if I was temporarily laid off because of the lockdown?
You should have qualified for the previous TERS extension but the new TERS only applies to certain employees.
What can I do if I don't qualify for government housing and have no source of income?
First claim your UIF, if you qualify. Then apply for the new Covid-19 SRD grant.
What can I do about suspected TERS fraud?
It is possible that there was a miscalculation. You should contact the UIF immediately.
Are caregivers employees or independent contractors?
They are employees if you control when and how they work.
Can I apply for a child grant if my partner isn't South African?
You can apply for the child support grant if your partner is a refugee or permanent resident.