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What is UIF?

The UIF benefits are only available to you if you have been contributing to the UIF while you have been employed. To qualify for the UIF benefits, you must register as a work seeker. You must apply for the UIF benefits as soon as your become unemployed or within six (6) months of the termination of your employment. Unemployed workers must apply for the UIF benefits at the nearest labour center in person and take the necessary documentation with them to the center.

What is the purpose of UIF?

The purpose of the UIF ( Unemployment Insurance Fund) is to provide short term relief to employees if they become unemployed or cannot work because of maternity, adoption leave or illness. The process of contributing  and paying UIF occurs directly through a company's internal financial management systems. The employers pay over the UIF contributions to the relevant authorities on the employees behalf. The UIF is aimed to provide relief to the entire country's workforce in the event of unemployment or the inability to work.

How much is contributed to UIF?

It is illegal for employers to take more that one (1) percent % of an employee's salary for UIF, deduct a larger percentage from salaries if they fall in arrears with UIF payments and may not charge an employee a service fee for deducting the UIF. If an employer does accidentally deduct too much money for the UIF at the end of the month, they must pay it back to the employee.

how to declare and pay UIF - Employers:

1. Employer UIF reference number
2. Employee identification number
3. The employment start date of the employee
4. Employee salary details
5. Employee period of employment
6. Hours worked by the employee
7. Termination date (if the employee is terminate)
8. The reason for the termination (if the employee is terminated)

Who CAN claim UIF:

Workers can claim UIF If:

1. Employers are bankrupt
2. Contracts of employment are ended or
3. if they are fired

who cannot claim UIF:

All South African employees and employers are subject to UIF contributions. The Unemployment Insurance Act and Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act apply to all employers and workers, but not to:

1. Workers working less than 24 hours a month for an employer
2. Learners
3. Public servants
4. Foreigners working on contract
5. Workers who get a monthly state (old age) pension and
6. Workers who only earn commission

WHen must workers claim UIF:

WHEN may you not claim from uif:

1. If you have resigned from your workplace voluntary
2. If you refused required training or advice
3. if you have been suspended by your employer
4. if you have absconded from your workplace

How long can you claim UIF for:

Claim UIF - How to claim UIF - employee:

documents needed to claim uif by the employee:

1. ID document or passport
2. UI 2.8 form for banking details
3. UI-19 form to show that you are no longer working for your employer (This document is obtainable from the employer and they are obliged to provide the employee with the UI-19 form)

Download UI 2.8 form 
Download UI 19 Form

how to apply for uif benefits online:

To register and activate your employee account online via ufiling you will need the following:

1.  Your valid thirteen (13) digit South African ID number
2. Your email address where all correspondence will be emailed
3. A Cellphone number is mandatory

5 steps to complete when register for UIF online:

1. Accepting the UIF online terms and conditions
2. Confirming your banking details
3. Verify and complete your personal details and update any changes
4. Enter your occupation and qualifications
5. Confirm that you are a work seeker

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