FIJI TIMES 31 March 2020 – People who do not live in the Lautoka Confined Area and are not working in the tourism sector but have also lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 can access their unemployment assistance.
This has been confirmed by FNPF Chief Executive Officer, Jaoji Koroi who says that these members will able to withdraw $1,000.
Meanwhile the COVID-19 assistance will be provided to those that have been affected in the tourism sector, those impacted by the physical distancing restriction and members working in the lock-down areas will only be done through their employers.
Koroi who says that they will be working closely with employers when FNPF rolls out the assistance program for members through existing digital platforms.
