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We suggest that you consult your union if you were a member of a union.
If you retire, you can only cash out up to one third of the money in your pension fund. The balance will be paid as fixed sum of money monthly.
Your employer is legally obliged to assist you. If they don't, you can report them to the labour department.
Your first step should be to establish from the compensation company how they decided on the amount
If complaints are reported to the labour department, it is required to investigate and see that the law is followed.
It's legal to smoke at home, but employers are allowed to regulate possession and use of dagga by employees.
Each time you claim benefits, the UIF cycle stops and then starts again when you return to work and resume paying UIF contributions.
Workers only receive outstanding payments once all secured creditors of the airline have been paid. This usually takes about 6 to 24 months.
You can apply for SASSA Temporary Disability Grant while you wait for the outcome of the tribunal.
The pension comes to an end when you turn 22, so you should call the GEPF to ask why it stopped early.