UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AMENDMENT ACT 2016

UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Application to be submitted within 12 months of termination of service.

• Benefits payable up to 365 days provided you have sufficient credits.

• Payable to workers who lose income due to reduced working time.

• Not payable in case of resignation.

MATERNITY BENEFITS

• Application can be made 8 weeks prior to the birth of a child, or within 12 months of birth of the child.

• Benefits are payable at a flat rate of 66%.

• Maternity benefit will be paid for a miximum 121 days, provided you have sufficient credits.

• A claimant must have been employed for at least 13 weeks prior to the date of application.

ILLNESS BENEFITS

• Application to be made within 6 months that the applicant ceases to work due to illness.

• A medical certificate must be submitted to confirm the period of illness lasting longer than 7 days.

• Benefits can be paid to a maximum of 365 days provided you have sufficient credited.

ADOPTION BENEFITS

• Application to be made within 12 months after issuing of the adoption order by the court.

• The adopted child must be younger than 2 years.

• Benefits are payable from the date on which court grants an order of adoption.

DEPENDANTS BENEFITS

• Surviving spouse/life partner/dependent child must apply within 18 months from the death of the contributor.

• Contributors can nominate their own beneficiaries provided there is no surviving spouse/life partner/dependent child.

• Benefits can be payable up to 365 days subject to sufficient credits.