Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 63 of 2001)

Chapter 3 : Claiming Benefits

Part B: Unemployment benefits

18. Payment of unemployment benefits
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(1)The Director-General must pay the unemployment benefits to the contributor at the employment office at which the application was made or any other employment office determined by the applicant at the time of application.

 

(2)If the contributor receives unemployment benefits and without just reason refuses to accept appropriate, available work, or to undergo appropriate training or vocational counseling, the claims officer may impose a penalty of up to a maximum of thirteen weeks during which no benefits may be paid to the contributor.