You can appeal a decision of the Commissioner or a claims officer by sending the UI-12 form to your nearest department of labour office. The form must be accompanied with any documents/proof that reinforces your reason to appeal. Delays can also be caused by claimants submitting incorrect information, such as bank details on their forms, and sometimes … Read more
CALCULATING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND (UIF) CONTRIBUTIONS The calculation of UIF is not a simple matter of applying 1% to the gross pay of an employee. The calculation of the amount of income that is subject to UIF, is set out in the UIF Act and the Income Tax Act.UIF is Calculated on gross income. The … Read more
Employers can register at the UIF in the following ways: Registering online Step 1: Get the necessary information (ID numbers, addresses of employers and workers) ready. Step 2: Complete the online registration forms. Note: Onlineregistration is not yet active. The best alternative will be to complete the UI-8 and UI-19 forms and submit them at your nearest UIF office for processing. After … Read more
In SA, working moms get up to four months of paid maternity leave. In order to take care of your newborn without too many financial worries, you’ll need to fill in a few documents and pay a visit (or three) to the Department of Home Affairs. But here’s a rough guide for new moms looking … Read more
Your first payment will be paid into your bank account within two to four days after you have signed the register. Make sure you are aware of your future signing dates – they are printed on your UI-6A forms. Signing dates will be approximately four weeks apart. You will have to hand in the relevant … Read more
How much will you get paid when you claim UIF? These two sites have a UIF calculator: www.ezuif.co.za www.uif-hero.co.za The Department of Labour takes 2 criteria into consideration: your salary over the last 4 years, and your UIF contributions over the last 4 years I entered information for someone earning R15 000 who has been working and … Read more
Does the right to claim a UIF dependants’ benefit expire? Question: hi I’m Thobile my dad died in 2012 n we r 3 beneficiaries we got paid for his provident fund what I would like to know is that can we still claim for his uif or his wife has the ryt since he was … Read more
Before You Hit Send on Your Resignation Letter South Africans contribute 1% of their income to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) with the knowledge that when they lose their job, there is some recourse. With some recent changes to this benefit and the confusion that surrounds it, it is important to know that many of … Read more
Once you’ve applied for CAO, you can keep track of your application process by logging into your CAO profile or calling the self-help number on 086 0860 226. Check UIF STATUS GST Status Check Check your PSiRA status
Workers on maternity leave have the right to claim from the UIF. Workers must apply and will be paid at the labour centre of their choice. Application The Unemployment Insurance Act and Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act apply to all employers and workers, but not to – workers working less than 24 hours a month for an employer; learners; public servants; foreigners … Read more