Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act 10 of 2016 (English / Tshivenda)

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10 of 2016

The Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act 10 of 2016 intend:

  • to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001, so as
    • to provide for the extension of the unemployment insurance benefits to learners who are undergoing learnership training and civil servants;
    • to adjust the accrual rate of a contributor’s entitlement to unemployment insurance benefits;
    • to finance employment services; 
    • to extend a contributor’s entitlement to benefits under certain circumstances;
    • to provide for the process of application for maternity benefits;
    • to repeal some enforcement provisions;
    • to empower the Unemployment Insurance Board to provide in its constitution for the functions of regional appeals committees;
    • to amend Schedule 2 to the Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001, so as  to provide for the adjustment of the Income Replacement Rate; and
    • to provide for matters connected therewith.

Commencement

19 January 2017

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