What is UIF?
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is there to support you when you cannot work.
You can claim UIF if:
Each month:
UIF gives you temporary financial support while you recover or look for new work.
UIF Registration
As a domestic employer in South Africa, you are legally required to register your domestic worker for UIF.
How it works:
This protects your employee if they:
Failure to register can result in penalties and legal consequences.
COIDA stands for Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases.
If you are injured or become ill because of your work, COIDA covers:
You do not have to go to court or fight your employer.
The government fund pays the costs.
COIDA protects you from serious financial and legal risk if your domestic worker is injured while working in your home.
You pay:
If an accident happens:
This transfers financial liability away from you and ensures your employee is properly cared for.
Registering for UIF and COIDA:
Keeps you compliant with South African labour law Protects you from civil claims and lawsuits Avoids fines and penalties Builds trust with your employee Provides security for both parties
It is a small cost that prevents potentially devastating financial consequences.
Being registered for UIF and COIDA:
We take the stress out of compliance.
For a simple monthly fee, we:
We handle the paperwork so you don’t have to.
