If you are in South Africa and have contributed to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), you can check if you have any UIF money by following these steps: Alternatively, you can call the UIF call center at 0800 030 007 and provide them with your ID number to check if you have any UIF money.
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
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
