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I employ private carers. How do I pay their UIF?
If you are registered as an employer, your UIF is paid via SARS. Otherwise, you will need to pay directly to the UIF.
How can my mother get my late father's COID payment?
You can contact the Western Cape government or get some legal advice.
How long after getting a paid membership certificate will my provident be paid?
Check with your employer and the fund administrators
What is the difference between GEPF estate maintenance and child pension?
Child pension is for the deceased member's children, while death benefits include other beneficiaries
My domestic worker wants to claim UIF but I have never made a UIF payment. What do I do?
You can pay arrears to the UIF for the years you did not contribute.
Why was my provident fund not paid out after I relocated and got a new job?
If you still work in the same industry, you still need to contribute to the provident fund.
How can I apply for my late husband's UIF benefits?
You will need to visit the Labour Centre.
How do payment holidays influence your credit score?
It should not negatively affect your credit score