Please refer to the below extract from the UIF National Disaster Benefit Claim Process.
Again, the criteria to claim the Disaster Benefit are as follows:
If (COVID-19) ill:
- Apply for sick leave, once sick leave is depleted,
- Apply for normal leave, once depleted,
- Unpaid leave will apply, and the individual needs to apply for the UIF Disaster Benefit (refer to UIF Claim Process Flow- attached).
If Client shuts down, or in part and the Assignee is to take compulsory leave:
- Apply for normal leave, once depleted,
- Unpaid leave will apply, and the individual needs to apply for the UIF Disaster Benefit (refer to UIF Claim Process Flow- attached).
For ease of reference, herewith all required documents in printable format:
Indgro 218 (0) – UIF National Disaster Benefits Guide
Indgro 218 (1) – Crib notes for Employers
Indgro 218 (2) – UIF Claim Process Flow
Indgro 218 (3) – UI-19 – Declaration of Employee Information
Indgro 218 (4) – UI-2_1 – Application for Unemployment Benefits
Indgro 218 (5) – UI-2_7 – Remuneration whilst in Employment
