Claiming Uif Benefits Guide

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If you are facing difficulties claiming UIF benefits after the loss of a child, you need to submit a certified copy of the death certificate, a letter from the hospital, and UI-19 and UI-2.8 forms to the Department of Labour. If the Labour Department is not assisting you, you can lodge a complaint with the Public Protector or seek legal advice. Legal Aid South Africa may provide free legal assistance if you qualify. Suing a government department is possible but complex, requiring proof of negligence or breach of duty. Consult a legal professional for guidance.

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I have been advised by my company to take a few documents to them as I have lost a child and been given 10 days off from work and they mentioned that the uif would need to cover the balance of the days so that I will be able to get paid for the month , however I have been to the labour department and they requested a death certificate I have then went to the funeral undertakers and they gave a copy of the death certificate however the document did not have the id number on it due to the baby dieing a few days after birth how do I go about claiming for this money
I'm sorry for your loss. In South Africa, you can claim UIF benefits even if your deceased child did not have an ID number. Here are the steps:
- Submit a certified copy of the death certificate, even without an ID number.
- Include a letter from the hospital confirming the birth and death.
- Submit these along with the UI-* and UI-*.* forms to the Department of Labour.
Remember, your employer needs to give you a UI-* form.
I have all of the information that you have mentioned however they still not assisting me in getting the money what legal action can I take against them for doing this and can I sue the labour department
I'm sorry to hear about your difficulty. You can lodge a complaint with the Public Protector if you believe your rights have been violated. You may also consider seeking legal advice. Legal Aid South Africa could provide free legal assistance if you qualify.
in this case is it possible to sue the labour department as they were not assisting me with my query
I'm sorry to hear about your frustration. In general, it's possible to sue a government department if you can prove negligence or a breach of duty. However, it's a complex process, and you should consult with a legal professional to guide you. Legal Aid South Africa can provide free legal advice if you qualify.