When you are requested to state “dismissal” for UIF as the reason for termination, be cautious
FefaTech2024-03-01T10:50:47+02:00‘The employer must give reasons for termination of employment by inserting the applicable code at the bottom of the UI-19 Form.
- Code 11: Retrenched/staff reduction
- Code 16: Voluntary severance package.
The reason for this differentiation is that if the employer selects Code 11, the employee will qualify for UIF benefits, as it is deemed to be a [more…]