Employers must pay UIF contributions of 2% of the value of each worker's pay per month. The employer and the worker contribute 1% each.

Certain information about workers must be sent to UIF or SARS every month by employers.

Basic Guide to UIF Dependant’s Benefits When a worker dies the dependants have the right to claim benefits from the UIF.

Workers who become ill have the right to claim from the UIF.

Workers on maternity leave may claim for benefits from UIF.

All employers must register with the UIF or SARS.

Workers who become unemployed have the right to claim from UIF.

Employers must register themselves and their workers with the UIF and pay contributions monthly

All workers must contribute 1% of their pay to the UIF. To claim for benefits certain documents need to be completed and handed in at a labour centre.