Many employers received error messages when attempting to lodge a sector-based claim for their employees. This was mainly because the sector selected did not match the SARS database. An employer/user can now lodge an appeal to the UIF Call Centre: The caller will be subjected to an authentication process;A link will be sent to the caller to upload documents (Appeal form& supporting documents)only this link will allow submission to the UIF;This will then be transferred to UIF; A...
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Important Notice – TERS Extension Announced
After deliberation with social partners at Nedlac, UIF agreed to open the window for Phase 3 of COVID-19TERS to cover the period between 16 March 2021 till 25 July 2021. TERS will only be extended for certain categories of employees, being: Annexure A employees (Venues hosting auctions, professional sports, social events, concerts and live performances; any industries and businesses that form part of the value chain of the above) will be able to claim for the period 16 March 2021 till 25 July...
UIF Contribution Ceiling Increase from 1 June 2021
The new UIF contribution ceiling has come into effect on 1 June 2021. Employees will now be required to contribute 1% of their remuneration to the UIF up to the new maximum threshold of R17 712 per month, being R177.12 plus the 1% contribution by the Employer equalling R354.24 in total. This constitutes a raise of R2840 from the previous cap of R14 872. Should you require assistance with your company’s UIF & Contribution Fund kindly contact nidene@seesa.co.za To find out how SEESA can help...
FAQ – What compensation can you expect to receive when taking Injury on Duty leave?
When the employee is booked off due to an accident or occupational disease for four days or longer, but less than three months: • The employer must pay the employee at a rate of 75% of his/her earnings from the first day until 90 days. • The employer will be able to claim back the periodical payment of 75% made to the employee from the Compensation Fund. If the employee is booked off due to an IOD for longer than three months: • The employee must claim compensation directly from the...
Did You Know? – The Return of Earnings (ROE) cannot be less than 30% of the previous year’s Return of Earnings
A discrepancy occurs when the actual or provisional earnings of the current financial year are lower than 30% of the actual or provisional Earnings submitted for the previous financial year's ROE. The Compensation Fund will request various documents: 1. An affidavit confirming that the earnings declared are the actual earnings paid to all employees or if a mistake was made on the ROE's to explain what type of mistake was made. 2. A letter on a company letterhead stating the UIF reference...
Return Of Earnings Submissions 2021
Please note that the Return of Earnings submissions will open on 1 April and non-adherence to these submissions can lead to penalties. The SEESA UIF & COID department can assist your business with your annual COID & ROE submissions. For more information, contact us today! https://bit.ly/3lHw9fj
Did You Know? – Employees can claim compensation from the Workmen’s Compensation Fund for an injury on duty
An injury on duty claim must be submitted within seven days from the date of the accident, and the employee must visit a doctor within 48 hours from the date of the accident. If the claim isn't loaded within seven days, a late report claim will have to be completed and submitted. Compensation can be claimed for an injury at work or disease contracted at work. The employees who are eligible to claim are both permanent and casual employees and includes trainees and workers paid by a labour...
FAQ – What is the purpose of a Letter of Good Standing?
A letter of good standing is a document that is issued by the Compensation Commissioner. It is an official report of a business's ability to meet the various requirements of the COID Act: • The Letter of Good Standing is to ensure successful claims against the compensation fund; • The letter of good standing provides authorisation of claims from employees against the compensation fund; • The fund has been established to protect employees from illness, injury and death occurring in the...
Important Notice – TERS extension conditions and specifications announced.
The Department of Labour made the below announcement on their TERS website on the conditions of the extension and specifications around which sectors are eligible to apply under the TERS extension. Following the President’s announcement that the COVID-19 TERS will be extended to 15 March 2021for certain sectors that have not been able to operate and employees that remain affected by regulatory restrictions, the social partners at NEDLAC have worked to finalize the details. The Department of...
TERS Scheme Extended Until 15 March 2021
Speaking during his state of the nation address on Thursday, the President announced the extension of the temporary employer/employee relief scheme (TERS) until 15 March 2021. It should be noted that the extension will only be for those sectors that have not been able to operate. The conditions of the extension and specifications around which sectors will be announced later when consultations are concluded at NEDLAC. SEESA will follow this extension closely and will make an update of any new...
