The Unemployment Insurance Fund provides benefits to people who lost their jobs as a result of Illness, Maternity leave, Adoption leave, and Parental leave. Benefits are also provided for employees who had reduced work time.
To qualify for UIF, you must register as a work seeker and apply as soon as you become unemployed or within six months of the termination of your employment. It is equally important to note that you can only apply for and receive UIF benefits if you have been contributing to the UIF while you were employed.
You cannot claim if you have resigned, been suspended or absconded from work. You may claim if the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) considers the resignation as constructive dismissal.
UIF claims can either be submitted at a labour centre or through the uFiling website online.
Submitting A UIF Claim At A Labour Centre
- Visit the nearest labour centre.
- The process for claiming UIF benefits may vary depending on the specific benefits being applied for.
- Required documents, such as proof of identification and pay slips, need to be provided, and claim forms must be completed.
- The labour centre may request additional documentation depending on the benefits being claimed.
- Once the UIF claim is submitted, employees will receive a notification.
Steps to follow when submitting your UIF claim Through The uFiling Website
- Visit the uFiling website.
- Register or Login to your account.
- Once your account is created, log in to uFiling and select "New Claim" from the dashboard.
- Choose the type of claim you want to submit, which could be unemployment benefits, illness benefits, maternity benefits, or adoption benefits.
- Fill in the required details in the online claim form, such as your personal information, employment history, and reason for the claim.
- Upload all the supporting documents required for your claim, such as your ID document, banking details, medical certificates, and proof of unemployment.
- Submit your claim and wait for the confirmation message on uFiling.
- Check the status of your claim regularly by logging in to uFiling and selecting "Claim History" from the dashboard.
UIF will then notify you regarding the outcome of your claim after it has been processed. Benefits are paid based on the contributor's available credits.
