What happens to my UIF contributions if i resign?

Resignation from your job is generally considered a voluntary action, and as such, it does not make you immediately eligible for unemployment benefits. It’s important to note that UIF benefits are primarily designed to provide financial support to individuals who become unemployed involuntarily, such as through retrenchment or employer insolvency

In some cases, if you can prove that you resigned due to extenuating circumstances that made it impossible for you to continue working, you may be eligible for UIF benefits. However, this would be subject to a review and approval process by the UIF.

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