Claiming UIF benefits without a payslip can be challenging but not impossible. Payslips serve as crucial documentation to prove employment, income, and contributions to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). However, if you don’t have payslips, there are alternative ways to try and substantiate your claim: Employer Confirmation: If you don’t have payslips, your employer’s confirmation … Read more
Employees who are classified as independent contractors, freelancers, or self-employed typically cannot apply for UIF benefits. This distinction arises from the nature of their work arrangement. Unlike regular employees, independent contractors are responsible for their own taxes, benefits, and contributions to social security funds like UIF. Furthermore, part-time workers or those who work irregular hours … Read more
In South Africa, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) provides financial support to workers who are unemployed, on maternity leave, or unable to work due to illness. To claim UIF benefits, certain criteria must be met: Contributions: Both employers and employees must contribute to the UIF. Regular contributions are made based on a percentage of the … Read more
In South Africa, to apply for Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits, you typically need a UI19 form from your previous employer. The UI19 form contains important details about your employment history and earnings, which are necessary for processing your UIF claim. However, if you don’t have a UI19 form or are facing difficulties obtaining it … Read more
When submitting a UI19 form for a UIF application in South Africa, several documents and information are typically required to process the application. The UI19 form, also known as the Declaration of Information of Commercial Employees form, is a key document used by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) to process claims. Here’s what you’ll generally … 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
