During the period of lockdown employers are encouraged to continue to pay employees, but where this is not economically possible, a special benefit has been created under the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) to assist with wage payments.
The relief measure applies where there is a reduction in work following a temporary closure of a business operation, whether total or partial for the period of the COVID-19 national disaster.
APPLICABILITY PERIOD
From 25 March 2020 and will remain in operation until 15 August 2020 or until withdrawn, whichever comes first.
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
- The company must be registered with the UIF
- The company must comply with the application procedure for the financial relief scheme
- The company’s closure must be directly linked to the COVID-19 pandemic
HOW DO I REGISTER?
and complete the registration form in order to get your UIF Reference Number which you need to apply online.
To get the information you need to apply online send a blank email to covid19ters@labour.gov.za
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
- A bank confirmation letter in PDF format
- You need to upload a CSV file with your employee information or you can upload the information manually one employee at a time.
- When you complete the application you will need to accept (electronically) the Letter of Agreement Terms & Conditions and the Memorandum of Agreement Terms & Conditions.
HOW DO I APPLY?
to log in and complete your application
WHERE CAN I
FIND SUPPORT?
- Are you an employee?
Email: ufilingsupport@labour.gov.za - Are you an employer?
Email: covid19terssupport@labour.gov.za - Or you can call:
COVID 19 Hotline (012) 3371997
COVID-19 Toll Free 0800 030 007 - UIF Guide in response to COVID-19 http://www.labour.gov.za/
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