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How can I get a permanent disability grant? I have not been able to work since 2018.

When you apply for a disability grant, you will undergo a medical assessment to determine whether you should qualify for a temporary or permanent grant.

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If someone is paying me back for a loan, should I declare it as income when I apply for a social grant?

SASSA will likely count the repayments as income. Because the grant value works on a sliding scale, I suggest you let SASSA know when the loan has been paid off.

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Can a domestic worker who contributed to UIF have her claim rejected on the basis of not having worked enough days?

If she had been contributing to UIF for less than four years, she can claim one day for every six days worked while contributing.

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How can I get more information about my parent's death on duty if their employer won't meet with me?

It is illegal for them to withhold this information. They are supposed to report the death to COIDA. Here are some steps you can take.

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Do I qualify for UIF if I continued working while receiving a SASSA pension?

No. While you can qualify for the SASSA pension if your income falls below the cut-off point, you cannot qualify for UIF if you are getting a SASSA pension.

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What can employees do if the company they work for fails and they are retrenched without consultation?

Not engaging in a joint consensus-seeking process contravenes Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act. You can take the matter to the CCMA.

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How should I set up a permanent contract for my elderly mother's caregiver?

Caregivers classify as domestic workers, for which there are a few templates available.

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Where can I get the full details of my employment history?

The UIF or Labour Department should be able to give your complete employment history.

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What can I do if my UIF maternity benefits still haven't been paid over a year since I applied?

You should lay a complaint with the UIF. If they don't help, you can escalate your complaint to the call centre at 0800 030 007.

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What should I do if the company I worked for refuses to release my UI-19 form?

You can report them to the labour department.

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