Suspension of the UIF E-Compliance Certificate System
The UIF announced that the issuing of UIF Compliance Certificates will be suspended temporarily until further notice.
Posts with Tag "uif"
5 Reasons You Need Cloud Payroll
This blog takes a closer look at some of the benefits that come with using Cloud Payroll.
TERS Update and Claims for Workers Affected by Unrest
Today’s post covers the opening of TERS applications for new claim codes, as well as some information about the recently announced benefit program for workers affected by the recent civil unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
UIF TERS Update – Applications open for Annexure A Establishments
Today we follow on from our previous blog post, in which we discussed the latest iteration of the UIF’s Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) initiative for the most recent lockdown periods between 16 March and 25 July 2021.
TERS Extension: 16 March to 25 July 2021
As promised in our last blog post, the aim of today’s post is to give an overview of the new COVID-19 TERS Direction and the process to apply for and receive TERS benefits.
Unemployment Insurance Fund Contribution Ceiling Increase – 1 June 2021
The UIF contribution ceiling has been increased from R14 872 to R17 712, effective from 1 June 2021.
TERS Phase 2: Non-Sectoral Claim Applications
In this post, we discuss the requirements for non-sectoral TERS claims which can be made from 13 April 2021.
COVID-19 TERS Phase 2 Claim Process
This blog post highlights important information on the TERS extension.
UIF Payment Process Relaxed
To reduce queueing at labour centres the UIF is cutting back on red tape and engaging directly with employers. To find out more details, read our latest blog post.
COVID-19 TERS Update
Our latest blog post covers the information released in the UIF’s latest TERS update letter.
TERS Update and September Recap
Our blog today covers the recent overhaul of the TERS process, as well as some important changes for businesses brought by Level one of lockdown
July Recap Blog
Recap of the month of July and a look ahead to what’s waiting for in August.
Extension of COVID-19 TERS Scheme and Other Employment Related Matters
Overview of the Budget 31 conference speech by the Department of Labour, covering the announcement of an extension to COVID-19 TERS, amongst other related proposals.
New Feature: EMP201 Breakdowns and Variances
We’ve expanded our EMP201 webview to include breakdowns and variances for PAYE, SDL, UIF and ETI.
Update on TERS May Applications and June Applications Now Live
A brief consolidation on the TERS application process for the month of May and update on June applications.
Expanded Functionality: Download Responses to Electronic UIF Submissions
New feature: retrieve your monthly UIF submission and responses from the UIF effortlessly from SimplePay
New Feature: UIF, SDL and Retirement Deduction Traces
In addition to the existing tax trace and the new ETI trace announced on 5 June 2020, we now also have a UIF, SDL and Retirement Deduction trace.
TERS Applications for May Open
This blog provides details on the opening of COVID-19 TERS applications, as well outlining the key differences between this month’s and April’s processes
TERS: Foreign Workers Update
In this blog we reiterate points that were shared in a UIF webinar relating to TERS applications for foreign employees.
New Functionality: Download Responses to Electronic UIF Submissions
New feature for UIF submissions: now both submissions and responses from the UIF can be downloaded for better record keeping.
Lockdown Recap Blog #5
Recap blog, summarising the recent content covered over the past fortnight.
Submitted Files of UIF Declaration Now Available
You can now download the files for UIF Declarations that were successfully submitted to the Department of Labour.
UIF Submissions Update: 18/05/2020
Update on the progress of the UIF’s processing time of submissions, especially in relation to TERS, as well as measures we are taking to aid the process.
UIF Submission Update
Update on the electronic UIF submission turnaround time, provided through SimplePay.
Form UI-2.7 for Employees Terminated with Codes 9, 10, 17, 18 or 19
You can now download pre-populated UI-2.7 forms for employees terminated with codes 9, 10, 17, 18 or 19.
New Feature: Individual UI 19 Forms
Update 21 April: The Department of Employment and Labour has opened a dedicated UIF toll free hotline, running 8am – 10pm Monday to Friday. The number is 0800 030 007.
Lockdown Recap and FAQ #1
Update 23 April: We have received confirmation that the TERS benefit paid by employers to their employees will not be subject to PAYE, SDL or UIF. You may pay this amount off-system if you choose, but we recommend waiting until we have updated our system to include a new TERS benefit item. We will send out a notification when the system has been updated.
COVID-19 UIF Quick Reference Guide
In an effort to alleviate payroll strain and to make the various UIF codes and forms simpler for employers to understand, we have put together a summary of how these all work.
COVID-19 Lockdown – 27 March to 16 April 2020
On Monday 23 March, President Ramphosa announced a 21 day lockdown from 23:59 on Thursday 26 March. Read more in this blog post.
Parental, Adoption and Commissioning Parental Leave
South Africa’s new parental, adoption and commission parent leave is effective.
UIF Exclusion Update for Learners and Employees who Repatriate
Learners and employees who intend to repatriate must now contribute to UIF from 1 March 2018.
2017 UIF Increase: The Facts
There has recently been an increase in the limit that must be used when UIF benefits are calculated. However, the limit for monthly contributions has not changed yet. The maximum monthly contributions are still R148.72 for employer and employee. As soon as a change to the contribution limit is announced, our system will be updated to keep you compliant.
UIF Reform Postponed
In February, the Finance Minister announced a proposed reform that would see the UIF earnings cap reduced to R1000. This essentially means that no matter how much anyone earns, UIF deductions would only be calculated from a maximum amount of R1000.
UIF Limit Increased
From 1 Oct. 20012, the annual limit for income subject to UIF contributions has increased from R149,736 to R178,464. That results in a new monthly limit of R14,872 and a weekly limit of R3,432.