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You need to hand in a medical report that confirms your disability.
Your employer can require you to take annual leave at a time it suits them
You have to claim within six months of the person’s death.
You won't be able to claim UIF while you are currently working.
Here's the different ways to assist you.
You can still claim, but it depends on several factors.
Yes, but that might not be in your mother's best interests.
Yes, you should probably get all your unemployment insurance payments before applying for an old age pension.
All employers must register employees with the Unemployment Insurance Fund. You can report the employers to the Labour Department.
Yes, the courts have ruled that asylum seekers are entitled to claim UIF benefits.