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Employer’s Guide to UIF
Employer’s Guide to UIF
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Employers must register themselves and their workers with the UIF
and pay their contributions every month.
ApplicationThe Unemployment Insurance Act and Unmployment
Insurance Contributions Act apply to all
employers and workers, but not to -
Domestic employers and their workers are included under the Act since 1 April 2003. See
Registration and DeclarationsEmployers must register themselves and their worker(s) as soon as
they employ someone.
Employers must also inform the UIF of changes (e.g. new workers
appointed or changes in salary) before the 7th of every month.
Based on Legislation in Section 56, of the Unemployment Insurance Act Deducting contributionsEmployers must deduct 1% of their workers’ pay for UIF.
Based on Legislation in Section 7, of the Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act PayingEmployers must pay the 1% they deducted from workers, together
with 1% from themselves to the UIF or SARS before the 7th of every
month.
Based on Legislation in Section 6, Section 8, Section 9, of the Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act |
