How long does UIF pay after signing?
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is a social security system in South Africa that is designed to provide temporary relief to workers who have lost their jobs or are unable to work due to maternity leave, illness, or adoption leave. For you to qualify for UIF, you must have been paying for the IUIF contributions while employed. Claiming UIF benefits should be done immediately post-employment as there is a specified timeframe. After registering for the benefits, you will be required to sign in four-week intervals before claiming the benefits. The first payment will then be made 2 to 4 days after signing the register. This article gives a more in-depth explanation of the same.
How long does UIF pay after signing?
Ideally, to get UIF benefits, you need to file a claim as soon as your unemployment takes effect. You will then be required to sign the unemployment register. This will go on every four weeks to show that you still need to claim the benefits.
When signing for your first UIF payment, remember to carry your ID and UIF checklist. This is done after successful registration of UIF. On the signing venue, your name will be read from a list, where you will be required to sign a register. This is done to mark your attendance and also confirm that you are still unemployed. Then, collect all the UI 6A forms for each signing and keep them safe as they will be required every time you are due for payment.
The first payment will be deposited into your account 2 to 4 days after you sign the register. Ensure that you take note of the next signing dates as printed on the UI-6A forms. The money will be sent every four weeks until all your money is used up.
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When can I claim UIF?
You can claim UIF benefits from the last day of employment to the time your benefits have been used up or you start working again. Remember that you cannot register for UIF before the expiry of your employment contract. Also, you must file the claim within 6 months from the date you stop working.
What do I need to claim unemployment benefits?
To claim UIF benefits, you need:
- A copy of your 13-digit bar-coded ID
- Information supplied by your employer (UI19)
- A copy of your last 6 pay slips
- A service certificate from the employer
- Proof of registration as a workseeker
- Fully completed registration form
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How much will I be paid?
The amount payable depends on the amount of salary you received when you were employed. For instance, workers who earned less than R12 478 every month will receive approximately 36 to 56% of their average monthly salary for the past 4 years. Those who earned more than R12 478 per month will receive a fixed monthly benefit of R4250- R4550.
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Who cannot claim UIF?
When it comes to unemployment, there is a category of people who cannot claim UIF benefits. They include:
- People who resigned or quit their jobs
- People who do not report at stipulated dates and times
- People who have been suspended from claiming due to a fraud case
- People who receive other benefits such as from a Compensation Fund or from an Unemployment Fund under the Labor Relations Act.
Conclusion
The Unemployment Insurance Fund comes in handy after job loss. It acts as a safety net for those who have been paying contribution throughout their period of employment. To receive payment, you will be required to sign a register a number of times. Payment is likely to be deposited into your account within days after signing.
