HOW MUCH MONEY CAN WORKERS CLAIM? If you have been contributing to the Fund for four years or more, then you can claim for up to 238 days. If you have been contributing for a shorter period, then you can claim 1 day for every 6 days that you worked while you were contributing to… Read More »
How do I check my Covid-19 TERS payment? Dear client, visit https://uifecc.labour.gov.za/covid19/covid19 , click on “my payment status” and use your ID number to check. Click Here for List of Paid Employers GST Status Check Check your PSiRA status How Do I Check The Status of My Application? Most Common Users Problems On Ufiling: Can I claim… Read More »
CALCULATING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND (UIF) CONTRIBUTIONS UIF is Calculated on gross income. The calculation of UIF is not a simple matter of applying 1% to the gross pay of an employee. The calculation of the amount of income that is subject to UIF, is set out in the UIF Act and the Income Tax Act.… Read More »
UIF is calculated as 2% of an employee’s remuneration for UIF purposes, split evenly between the employee and employer, i.e. 1% contributed by the employee and 1% contributed by the employer. Remuneration for UIF purposes is the employee’s remuneration, less certain exclusions such as commission, and is subject to a monthly income cap of R14 872. The… Read More »
Does the right to claim a UIF dependants’ benefit expire? Question: hi I’m Thobile my dad died in 2012 n we r 3 beneficiaries we got paid for his provident fund what I would like to know is that can we still claim for his uif or his wife has the ryt since he was… Read More »
You can appeal a decision of the Commissioner or a claims officer by sending the UI-12 form to your nearest department of labour office. The form must be accompanied with any documents/proof that reinforces your reason to appeal. Delays can also be caused by claimants submitting incorrect information, such as bank details on their forms, and sometimes… Read More »
Before You Hit Send on Your Resignation Letter South Africans contribute 1% of their income to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) with the knowledge that when they lose their job, there is some recourse. With some recent changes to this benefit and the confusion that surrounds it, it is important to know that many of… Read More »
After Applying for GST Registration you will have an Application Reference Number (ARN). A GST Registration Application is processed after 15 days of application but you can check the GST registration status online on the GST Portal. Here is a guide on how to check GST Application Status or GST Registration Status: Step 1 – Go to GST Portal. Step… Read More »
Employers must pay unemployment insurance contributions of 2% of the value of each worker’s pay per month. The employer and the worker each contribute 1%. Contributions are paid to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) or the South African Revenue Services (SARS). UIF Application The Unemployment Insurance Act and Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act apply to all employers and workers, but not to –… 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 »