uif payment queries

All To Know About Ufiling

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Check UIF Status What is the Unemployment Insurance Fund? The fund offers short-term financial assistance to workers when they become unemployed or are unable to work because of illness, maternity or adoption leave. The fund also assists the dependants of a contributing worker who has died. The Unemployment Insurance Act and Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act apply to all employers and workers, but not to: … Read more

What is the maximum UIF payment?

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UIF is calculated as 2% of an employee’s remuneration for UIF purposes, split evenly between the employee and employer, i.e. 1% contributed by the employee and 1% contributed by the employer.  Remuneration for UIF purposes is the employee’s remuneration, less certain exclusions such as commission, and is subject to a monthly income cap of R14 872. The … Read more