ufiling Directors of private companies and members of close corporations are included in the definition of “employee” in the income tax act from 1 March 2002. This means that remuneration paid to directors is subject to tax, UIF and SDL In terms of section 4 of the Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act, the Act applies to all employers and employees. None of the exclusions … 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: I entered information for someone earning R15 000 who has been working and contributing for the maximum period of 4 years and who is going on maternity leave. The … 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
You cannot claim if you resign from your job, but you can claim if you were on a contract that ended – as long as the employer terminated your services. In order to claim benefits, you also have to register as a work seeker with the Department of Labour You cannot claim UIF under the following circumstances: In simple terms, UIF is available … Read more
How do I go about filing online for my UIF benefits? Simply go to www.ufiling.co.za and follow the steps to create an account. The service is completely free and allows UIF returns can to be done simply and conveniently online. Other benefits include ease of secure payments (debit order and credit push via internet banking) and faster … 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
The question of retirement age in South Africacan be thorny at best. YEI unpacks the topic of the retirement age in South Africa Baby boomers are retiring in their scores. The only issue is that many baby boomers are not ready to retire, mostly because of financial reasons. but also because they are not ready to be “put out … Read more
Claiming unemployment benefits If you want to claim from the UIF you need to go to your nearest Labour Office. There you will be asked to sign the unemployment register. You will be told when you need to come back and sign the register again. You will have to sign every four weeks to show that … Read more
1. Before You Hit Send on Your Resignation LetterSouth 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
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
