What is UIF? - Claiming and UIF login
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) provides relief when workers become unemployed. Employees can claim if they can’t work because of illness, maternity, adoption, or parental leave.
The following legislation covers UIF:
- Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001 (the UI Act)
- Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act, 2002 (the UIC Act)
When your employer terminates your service, you can apply to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) for benefits.
The benefits are only available to you if you have been contributing to the UIF while you worked. You cannot claim if you have resigned, been suspended or absconded from work. You may claim if the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) considers the resignation as a constructive dismissal.
To qualify for benefits, you must register as a work seeker. You must apply for the UIF benefits as soon as you become unemployed or within six months of the termination of your employment.
Frequently asked questions
Who is it for
All Employees and Employers are responsible to contribute. Exclusions from UIF include:
- Employed less than 24 hours a month.
- Employee of Government or municipal staff.
How much do you pay for contributions to the UIF fund
The employee contributes 1% of their income and the employer contributes 1% as well. This brings the contribution to a total of 2% each month. UIF deductions capped on a salary of R17 712. Meaning you won’t pay more than R17 712 x 1% = R177.12
How do you claim maternity benefits
An employee gets 10 consecutive days of parental leave for parents adopting a child.
How do you claim unemployment benefits
You can claim your unemployment benefits at your nearest department of labour centre by speaking to a claims officer. To claim UIF you must have been employed and submitting UIF prior to your unemployment.
How many days is adoption leave in South Africa
An employee gets 10 consecutive weeks of parental leave for parents adopting a child.
One parent is allowed to 10 weeks unpaid parental adoption leave. The other parent is entitled 10 consecutive days after:
- The employee's child has been born.
- The adoption order has been granted by the court.
- The child has been placed in the care of the adoptive parent.
Is adoption leave paid or unpaid
Adoption leave entitles one of the parents to 10weeks unpaid leave. The parent will be able to claim UIF if they employed and contributed to the fund for the preceding 13 weeks.
Does UIF pay adoption leave
If you have legally adopted a child younger than 2 years and you have contributed to UIF. Then you will be able to claim adoption uif dependent benefits.
To claim check whether:
- Were you employed in the preceding 13 weeks.
- Did you contribute to UIF during the preceding 13 weeks.
How long is maternity leave
Maternity leave is four months according to South African labour law. Maternity leave should commence one month before the anticipated birth.
Where do I go for UIF Login
To login to Department of Labour website ensure you have your UIF login
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