Unemployment Insurance (UIF)
The Unemployment Insurance Act provides protection to workers who become unemployed. It prescribes claiming unemployment benefits for unemployment, maternity benefits, illness benefits, adoption benefits and dependents’ benefits.
The Unemployment Insurance Act and Unmployment Insurance Contributions Act apply to all employers and workers, but not to –
- workers working less than 24 hours a month for an employer;
- learners;
- public servants;
- foreigners working on contract;
- workers who get a monthly State (old age) pension; or
- workers who only earn commission.
Domestic employers and their workers are included under the Act since 1 April 2003
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Application for registration as an employer with the UIF : In order to register as employers with the UIF this form must be completed and submitted to the UIF by all employers.
Form UI-6A – Declaration to confirm unemployment status in terms of section 17(4) read with regulation 3(3)
Application for illness benefits
Application for maternity benefits