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You can contact the UIF Call Centre to ask that they help you. You can also lodge a complaint against the employee.
Certify copies of his and your IDs, and make an affidavit explaining the circumstances. Take these to the HR department at his old job.
No, the employer can sue you for breach of contract, but they cannot block your provident fund.
Yes, you are liable for 2%. An employer who failed to register their worker is not allowed to deduct any outstanding amounts from their salary.
If your divorce order specifically says that you are entitled to a share of the money, you can apply through the provident fund itself.
Yes, if you disagree with their assessment you can lodge an objection within 180 days.
It depends. The South African Nursing Council will recognise your qualification if it meets certain criteria.
The disability grant is only available to people aged 19 to 59.
You or your union representative can send a form directly to the Workmen's Compensation Commissioner.
Domestic workers are eligible for UIF and state pension.