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If you are an employer or an employee in South Africa, you can check whether you are registered with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) by following these steps: If you are an employer and need to register with UIF, you can do so by following these steps: If you are an employee and need to … Read more
Yes, you can check the status of your Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) claim online. Here are the steps you can follow: You should be able to see the current status of your UIF claim on the page, including whether it is approved, pending, or rejected. If you have any issues accessing your claim status online, … Read more
No, UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) money does not expire if it is not claimed. However, it’s important to note that you can only claim UIF benefits for a certain period of time after you become unemployed. If you wait too long to claim your benefits, you may not be eligible to receive them. According to … Read more
Yes, you can check your UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) balance by logging into the UIF portal on the Department of Labour’s website. Here’s how: It’s important to note that your UIF balance will only reflect the contributions you have made to the UIF and any interest earned on those contributions. It does not include any … Read more
The time it takes to get your UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) money will depend on several factors, including how quickly your claim is processed and approved, as well as how long it takes for the payment to be processed and transferred to your bank account. In general, the Department of Labour aims to process and … Read more
The amount of UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) payout you receive will depend on your previous salary and how long you have been contributing to the UIF. The basic calculation for UIF benefits is 38% of your previous salary, subject to a maximum amount. The maximum amount of UIF payout is currently set at R17,712 per … Read more
By resigning with immediate effect, an employee is in breach of contract. The employer has a choice: Firstly, it may hold the employee to the contractual notice period. (In legalterms, this is known as ‘specific performance’.) Secondly, the employer may ‘accept’ the resignation, cancel the contract and claim damages. An employer may proceed with disciplinary action and dismiss … Read more
There are no benefits linked to age or retirement at all in the UIF Main Act that relates to the benefits payable. Unemployment benefits are strictly intended for employees who have involuntarily lost their employment. There are the 5 pillars of benefits under which you can apply for benefits: The purpose of UIF is to … Read more
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
