Benefit Funds - Sick, Accident and Maternity Pay Fund

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The Objects of the Fund 

[1]      to assist members who suffer losses of wages or salary through absenteeism resulting from incapacity due to accident or sickness; 

[2]      to assist female members who suffer losses of wages through absenteeism resulting from their pregnancy; 

Qualification for Benefits 

13 consecutive weeks’ contributions. 

Benefits – Per annum

Sick Pay – 75% of the member’s ordinary daily remuneration up to a maximum of 20 days;

Accident Pay – 75% of the member’s ordinary daily remuneration up to a maximum of 40 days;

Maternity Pay – 30% of the member’s ordinary daily remuneration up to a maximum of 26 weeks;