Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 63 of 2001)Chapter 3 : Claiming BenefitsPart G : General provisions relating to claiming benefits36. Suspension of contributors right to benefits |
| (1) | After giving a contributor or a dependant an opportunity to make written representations, the Commissioner may, on written notice with reasons provided, suspend a contributor or dependant for a period of up to five years from receiving benefits in terms of this Act if the contributor or dependant – |
| (a) | made a false statement in an application for benefits; |
| (b) | submitted a fraudulent application for benefits; |
| (c) | failed to inform a claims officer of the resumption of work during the period |
| (d) | failed to comply with a written demand issued in terms of section 35(2). |
| (2) | The period of suspension may be imposed irrespective of whether or not actual in respect of which benefits were being paid; or payment was made to the contributor or dependant. |
| (3) | The decision to suspend a contributor from receiving payments does not – |
| (b) | limit an employer’s right to be reimbursed for any contribution paid on behalf of the suspended contributor. |