Organisation : South African Department of Labour
Type of Facilities : How To Claim UIF Maternity Benefits
Head Quarters : Pretoria
Website : https://www.labour.gov.za/
Labour UIF Maternity Benefits
** Workers on maternity leave have the right to claim from the UIF.
** Workers must apply and will be paid at the labour centre of their choice.
Related : South African Department of Labour How To Register with the UIF : www.southafricain.com/4044.html
Application :
The Unemployment Insurance Act and Unmployment Insurance Contributions Act apply to all employers and workers, but not to –
** workers working less than 24 hours a month for an employer;
** learners;
** public servants;
** foreigners working on contract to be repatriated at the end of the contract;
** workers who get a monthly State (old age) pension; since 07/02/2007, no longer wxcluded from contributing towards UIF or
** workers who only earn commission.
Who can claim?
You cannot claim if you :
get benefits from :
** the Compensation Fund for an occupational injury or disease; or
** any other unemployment fund; or
** have been suspended from claiming because of fraud.
** You can claim if you are on maternity leave.
When must I claim :
** Workers must apply as soon as th.ey go on maternity leave.
** Based on Legislation in Section 25 of the Unemployment Insurance Act
How long can I claim for :
** Workers can claim for 17 weeks.
** Workers who miscarry in the third trimester or have a stillborn child can claim for six weeks.
How To Claim UIF Maternity Benefits :
** Workers on maternity leave must apply for benefits at their nearest labour centre in person or organise for someone to go in their place.
** They must take the necessary documents with them.
Claiming Maternity Benefits
** If workers want to claim maternity benefits they must use the following steps
Step 1 : Get the documents ready
Before workers can claim, they must get the following documents ready :
** 13-digit bar-coded ID or passport;
** form UI-2.8 for banking details;
** form UI-2.7;
** form UI-2.3 (application form)
** medical certificate from a doctor or birth certificate of the baby; and
** form UI-4 (follow-up form).
Step 2 : Go to the nearest labour centre
** Pregnant workers must go to the nearest labour centre themselves and hand in the documents.
** If they are too ill, they can organise for someone else to go in their place.
** Staff at the labour centre will assist them with all the processes and give them more information.
Step 3 : Follow all the instructions of the staff at the labour centre
** Staff at the labour centre may ask pregnant workers to go to the doctor again or to visit the labour centre at certain times.
** Workers should do what they ask, or they may not be able to claim.
Benefit Payments
How will I be paid :
** Benefit payments will be paid at your bank account.
Tax :
** No tax is payable on the benefits.
Over payments :
** If you get more money than you should, you must pay back the extra money.
FAQ On UIF Maternity Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On UIF Maternity Benefits
Q: What is Maternity Benefits?
A: Maternity Benefits is a benefit provided by the South African Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) to women who are on maternity leave from work and who have contributed to the UIF.
Q: Who is eligible for UIF Maternity Benefits?
A: Female employees who are registered with the UIF and who have contributed to the fund for at least four years are eligible for maternity benefits.
Q: How much can I claim in UIF Maternity Benefits?
A: The amount of UIF Maternity Benefits you can claim depends on your salary and the number of days you have been on maternity leave. You can claim up to a maximum of 66% of your average salary over the past four years, subject to a minimum and maximum threshold.
Q: How do I apply for UIF Maternity Benefits?
A: You can apply for UIF Maternity Benefits through your employer or directly to the UIF. You will need to complete an application form and submit it with the necessary supporting documents.
View Comments (4)
I went on maternity February now it's April I have not received any payments wats the delay
I have applied for the bennefit since 2020 november till date i have not recieved any payment i have been told Patricia Tshabalala will assist me and been given the Case no C-20210623-000754
I want to find out, what causes delay in payment of maternity benefits claim. The month of September is not paid yet. When & How will I get the amount?
Information available from the Official Website :
Benefit payments will be paid at your bank account.