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Apple is removing human support on Twitter (now X) which is why customers are only receiving automated replies from the Apple Support account.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which was signed into law on December 29, 2022, went into effect on June 27, 2023. The EEOC has started to accept PWFA charges and has issued...

The Unemployment Insurance Fund says it has paid some R21,8 million in the aftermath of the 2021 July unrest.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund has paid out R21.8m to more than 6,000 workers affected by the July 2021 unrest which swept through KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

Nxesi said more WABU payments will be made upon completion of the due diligence process.

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi said the National Minimum Wage has already helped millions of low-income earners in various sectors.

The Department of Employment and Labour Director-General, Thobile Lamati, is pleased to announce that Mr Teboho Maruping, who has been on suspension for over a year, will be resuming his duties as UIF Commissioner on 1 February 2022 following the conclusion of disciplinary processes. The Director-General expressed relief at the reinstatement of UIF's Maruping. "While an acting commissioner has been appointed to lead the Unemployment Insurance Fund, resolving the matter will provide cer...

Download logoThe Department of Employment and Labour Director-General, Thobile Lamati, is pleased to announce that Mr Teboho Maruping, who has been on

As the festive season approaches, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has drastically reduced the backlog of normal benefit claims submitted via the uFiling system from 111 000 in September 2021 to at least 28 000 applications in November 2021. The figure continues to decrease daily, as clients make corrections and submit missing information and claims are paid to ensure that workers are able to meet their financial obligations and put food on the table during and beyond the festive period. .....

The Labour Department in KwaZulu-Natal has processed 12 406 claims under the Workers Affected by Unrest (Wabu) Temporary Financial Relief Scheme.