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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.
Can my domestic worker claim UIF if I have reduced the number of days she works?
Yes, she should be able to claim under the “reduced working time option.”
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.
Can an asylum seeker claim unemployment insurance?
Yes, the courts have ruled that asylum seekers are entitled to claim UIF benefits.
Can a person apply for a disability grant and claim from UIF at the same time?
You can receive UIF and a disability or maintenance grant at the same time, but not any other type of grant