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The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is one of South Africa’s most important social safety nets. It provides short-term financial relief when workers face unemployment, illness, maternity leave, or death. What Is the UIF and Who Must Register? Every employer who employs a worker for more than 24 hours per month must: Register as an employer… Continue reading Understanding UIF: Why Registration and Compliance Matter

Accidents and work-related illnesses can happen anywhere — even in a private household or small business. The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) ensures that when they do, both the employer and the employee are protected. What Is COIDA? The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act 130 of 1993) compensates… Continue reading Understanding COIDA: Protecting Employers and Employees Alike

When a workplace injury occurs, every minute counts — and so does every form. Here’s the correct step-by-step process to lodge a COIDA Injury on Duty (IOD) claim in South Africa. How to Lodge a COIDA Injury on Duty (IOD) Claim — The Correct Process Under COIDA, both employee and compliant employer are protected —… Continue reading How to correctly report and lodge a COIDA Injury on Duty (IOD) claim in South Africa.