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#Coronavirus: UIF ready to assist workers and companies

───   LUCKY NKUYANE 09:50 Sat, 28 Mar 2020

#Coronavirus: UIF ready to assist workers and companies  | News Article

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) says it is ready to assist workers and companies affected by the 21-day national lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.


The Minister of Labour, Thulas Nxesi, recently announced measures his Department has set in place to mitigate the impact of the lockdown on UIF contributions.

Nxesi says following discussions with UIF commissioner, Teboho Maruping, it was indicated that in order to stem the impact on workers and businesses, the UIF will be processing applications electronically for the Covid-19 relief benefit. Upon sending the email, applicants will receive an automated reply which outlines all the steps and details, including the requirements to claim benefits.

“As a caring organisation, we will continue monitoring the situation and assist workers and companies to limit the negative financial impact of Covid-19 on workers, businesses and our economy. I would also like to caution workers and companies that submitting a fraudulent claim is a criminal act that will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Maruping.

The Covid-19 relief benefit is de-linked from other UIF benefits and processes, however, applications are subjected to normal verification and validation processes of the fund. 

During the lockdown period, manual claims will be accepted to reduce contact between people to curtail the spread of the virus.


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