The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) provides short-term relief to workers when they lose their jobs or are unable to work due to maternity leave, adoption leave, or illness. It also provides relief to surviving dependents of deceased contributors. uFiling is a secure online system presented to employers for registration, declaration, and payment of UIF contributions. Employees can also use the system to claim benefits such as unemployment, maternity, and sickness. In this article, you get the department of labour UIF contact deetails.

How You Can Apply For UIF Online

To activate your Employee account you need to have the following documents and information available:

• A valid South African ID with 13 Digit South African ID number
• Your e-mail address where all correspondence will be emailed
• Cell phone number 
• As an online registered Employee, you will be able to securely submit your Application for Benefits (for

Unemployment, Reduced Time Benefits, Maternity, Illness, and Adoption), to submit Continuation of Benefits and Notice of Appeal.