openHR logo icon
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
    • Login
    • Register

How do employees claim UIF benefits?

Claims are submitted to the Department of Employment and Labour (not SARS) via uFiling online or at labour centres. Required documents include UI-2.1 form, ID, proof of unemployment (e.g., UI-2.7 from employer), banking details, and medical certificates if applicable.

Updated at 2025-09-27 23:09:50

Related questions
  • Is the UI19 completed?
  • Why do we need a manual UI19 if openHR already has a function to submit the UI19 every month electronically with one click?
  • Where do I print the manual UI19 form?
  • What is the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)?
  • Who is required to contribute to UIF?
  • What is the contribution rate for UIF?
  • How do employers register for UIF?
  • When and how must UIF contributions be paid?
  • What are the penalties for non-payment or late payment of UIF?
  • How do employees claim UIF benefits?
  • What is the reconciliation process for UIF?
Video Guides

  • Getting started
  • Create a company
  • Add an employee
  • Process payslips
  • Submitting an EMP201
More videos
Blog

  • 🧾 EMP501 Season: Interim Reconciliati...
  • You Are HR-ing Wrong
  • ⚖️ What Are Your Rights During a Depa...
  • ⚖️ Why openHR is free - and why digni...
  • ⚖️ Compliance Blitz: South Africa’s L...
More posts