How To Check UIF Payout in South Africa

What is a UIF Payout?

The UIF is an official record of unfavorable information about an individual. These records are generally kept by the squadron. It documents administrative, judicial, or nonjudicial censures concerning the member’s performance, responsibility, behavior and so on.

How To Check UIF Payout in South Africa?

1. Go to the UIF website

The initial step to verify your UIF status online is to visit the official UIF uFiling portal. You can access this portal by going to the following URL: https://ufiling.labour.gov.za/uif/ 

2. Access the “UIF Benefits” section

Once you land on the UIF website, you’ll notice a menu at the top of the page. Look for the “UIF Benefits” tab and click on it. This tab is your gateway to the UIF online portal

3. Register or Log In

If this is your first time using the UIF online portal, you’ll need to create an account. Simply click on the “Register” button and follow the provided prompts to set up your new account. For those who have previously registered, you can skip this step by entering your login credentials and clicking the “Login” button.

4. Check your UIF status

After successfully logging in, you’ll be directed to your personal UIF profile page. Here, you can proceed to check your UIF status by selecting the “Check UIF Status” tab. Enter your ID number in the designated field and then click “Submit.”

5. Review your UIF status

Upon submitting your ID number, you’ll be redirected to a new page where your UIF status will be displayed. This status holds crucial information about your UIF contributions. Here’s what the status options mean:

Active

If your status is “Active,” it signifies that you are currently making contributions to the UIF. This means you are eligible to receive UIF benefits if you find yourself unemployed.

Inactive

If your status is “Inactive,” it means you are presently not contributing to the UIF, and therefore, you won’t be eligible for UIF benefits during this period.

What does auto close mean in UIF South Africa?

auto Close means the UIF specialist has not accepted your application yet, it is still sitting in the database collecting dust. Payment Finalise, it means you have No Credits or it means you recently claimed and you were paid all your UIF contributions

How long does UIF pay after signing in South Africa?

It takes six to eight weeks for your application form to be approved. The reasons have been mentioned in the first section of this article. In any case, the subsequent payments take only a week to be cleared out once you have passed all the eligibility requirements and criteria.

How long does an employer have to pay you after being fired in South Africa?

Chapter 5 – BCEA.

two weeks, if the employee has been employed for more than six months but not more than one year; four weeks, if the employee has been employed for one year or more or, in the case of a farmworker or domestic worker, employed for more than six months.