South Africa: Investigation Into Domestic, Seasonal Workers' Inclusion in UIF Bill Sped Up

Johannesburg — Under pressure from civil society, the Department of Labour is speeding up the investigation into how best to include domestic and seasonal workers in the proposed revised unemployment benefits.

Minister of Labour Membathisi Mdladlana could announce the probe as soon as mid-May with regulations to follow within 12 months of the Unemployment Insurance Bill becoming law as anticipated in April 2002.

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