With the recent changes in the economy and with TERS benefits lasting an uncertain amount of time, we realise that retrenchments are sadly a reality. The UIF’s COVID-19 and lockdown specific benefit, TERS, has helped thousands of employers retain their staff and ensure staff earned some income during the period, however the financial strain that has been placed on employers has led to many having to lay-off their employees. However, the UIF still offers relief to employees that have been retrenched, dismissed or whose contracts have expired through the unemployment benefits. Read here to see if you qualify.