labour.gov.za How To Claim UIF Maternity Benefits : South African Department

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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.

Additional Simplified Procedure

Here are the steps on how to claim UIF Maternity Benefits online:
1. Go to the UIF website and click on the “uFiling” tab.
2. Click on the “Login” link.
3. Enter your uFiling username and password.
4. Click on the “Log in” button.
5. Click on the “Maternity Benefits” tab.
6. Click on the “Claim Maternity Benefits” button.
7. Fill out the claim form.
8. Upload the required documents.
9. Click on the “Submit” button.

The required documents are:
** A medical certificate from your doctor confirming your pregnancy and expected delivery date.
** A copy of your ID document.
** A copy of your latest payslip.
** A copy of your employer’s UIF registration certificate.
** A copy of your birth certificate or adoption order (if applicable).

The application fee for UIF Maternity Benefits is R0.00. Once you have submitted your claim, the UIF will review it and process it within 30 days. If your claim is approved, you will be paid your benefits.

Here are some additional tips for claiming UIF Maternity Benefits online:
** Make sure you have all of the required documents before you start the claim process.
** Read the instructions carefully before you submit your claim.
** Double-check all of your information before you submit your claim.
** If you have any questions, contact the UIF helpdesk.

Here are some of the benefits of claiming UIF Maternity Benefits online:
** It is a convenient and easy way to claim your benefits.
** You can do it from anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection.
** You can track the progress of your claim online.