​​​​​​​How To

Simple step-by step instructions for processes and procedures

• How To Apply to Pay the UIF Annually

  Employers who want to pay UIF annually may do so before the 7 of March every year.

• How To Claim UIF Adoption Benefits

  Workers who adopt a baby must take the necessary documents to their nearest labour centre in person.

• How To Claim UIF Dependants Benefits

  Dependants who want benefits must take the necessary forms to their nearest labour centre.

• How To Claim UIF Illness Benefits

  Ill workers must take the necessary documents to their nearest labour centre or get someone to go on their behalf.

• How To Claim UIF Maternity Benefits

  Workers on maternity leave must apply for benefits at their nearest labour centre.

• How to Claim UIF Unemployment Benefits

  Registered work-seekers must apply for benefits at their nearest labour centre in person.

• How To De-register with the UIF

  Employers must complete certain documents to de-register with the UIF and then follow up to make sure that it has been done.

• How To do UIF Declarations

  Employers can mail, fax, email or do their declarations online.

• How to Pay the UIF

  Employers' must deduct UIF from workers and pay it and their own to the UIF.

• How To Register with the UIF

  It is the employers' responsibility to fill in and send the forms to register themselves and their workers.​