GENERAL
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (COVID-19 RELATED)
- Code of Good Practice: Managing Covid-19 in the workplace (Notice dated 15 March 2022)
- Consolidated Directions on Occupational Health and Safety Measures for workplaces (GG44700 dated 11 June 2021)
- Consolidated Directions on Occupational Health and Safety Measures for workplaces (GG43751 dated 1 Oct 2020)
- Guideline_Covid-19_Workplace-Data-Submission_Dept of Health 1 Oct 2020
- COIDA claims for Covid vaccination side effects_GENERAL NOTICE_22 Oct 2021
- Directive_COIDA_Covid-19 (GG no. 43540 dated 23 July 2020)
- Consolidated Direction on Occupational Health and Safety Measures for workplaces (GG43400 dated 4 June 2020)
- Guideline_Covid-19 Accommodation of vulnerable employees at the workplace (Dept of Health 25 May 2020)
- Guideline_Covid-19 Symptom monitoring and management (Dept of Health Dec 2020)
- Guideline_Covid-19 Symptom monitoring and management (Dept of Health 19 May 2020)
- Regulations General Covid-19 restrictions (See section 5 and Annexure E) (GG no. 43258 dated 29 April 2020)
- Health & Safety Directive_Covid-19 Workplace readiness (GG43257 dated 29 April 2020)
- Notice_COIDA_Covid-19 (GG no. 43126 dated 23 March 2020)
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POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)
For POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) related information, please click here.
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PAIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act)
PAIA Manual_Generic template (Compiled by Information Regulator)
PAIA Extension to 31 December 2021
Promotion of Access to Information Act_Regulations
Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000
PAIA Forms (information Regulator) – see https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/docs2-f.html
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MINIMUM WAGES
National Minimum Wage - effective from 1 March 2022 (GG No.45882 7 February 2022) Includes contract cleaning industry, wholesale and retail, domestic workers and farm workers
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COVID-19: RESOURCES & EASY AID GUIDE(S) FOR MANAGING OF THE CORONAVIRUS
NB. Please note that you cannot bring a TERS application (submitted by employer) and a normal UIF application (made by employee, but assisted by employer) at the same time. Our article/update explains on how to deal with this.
1. TERS: COVID-19: RESOURCES & EASY AID GUIDE(S) FOR MANAGING OF THE CORONAVIRUS (This application is brought by the employer.)
- Directive_COVID-19 TERS Extension to 25 July 2021
- TERS extension letter 18.07.2021 (from 16 March 2021 to 25 July 2021)
- TERS Update Letter 21.05.2021 Online portal open for claims until 15 March
- TERS Error codes 21.05.2021
- Directive_COVID-19 TERS Extension to 15 March 2021 (Revised)
- TERS Extension letter 27.3.2021 - Appeal against exclusion (16 October 2020 to 15 March 2021)
- TERS Extension - Motivation for inclusion form
- Directive_COVID-19 TERS Extension to 15 March 2021
- TERS extension letter 28.02.2021 (from 16 October 2020 to 15 March 2021)
- TERS Update Letter 07.01.2021 Dispute Resolution
- Covid19TERS Dispute Resolution Form
- Send a blank email to Covid19ters@labour.gov.za to receive an automated response with the relevant forms and other requirements.
- Copy of Excel Spreadsheet
- EASY GUIDE (how the Memorandums of Agreement work)
- Memorandum of Agreement (TERS) between Employer and UIF (See draft agreement)
- Guidelines to convert Excel File to CSV file
- Guideline UIF COVID19TERS - Video of application process (25 May 2020)
- Guideline UIF COVID19TERS - How to apply (25 May 2020)
- Guideline UIF COVID19TERS - How to apply for May benefits
- Guideline UIF COVID19TERS - After application support (13 May 2020)
- Guideline UIF COVID19TERS - After application support (27 May 2020)
- Guidelines for online submissions of UIF TERS claims (for employers)
- Guidelines for online submissions of UIF TERS claims (for employees)
- Directive: COVID-19 TERS Directive (GG No.43161 26 March 2020)
- Directive: COVID-19 TERS Directive amendment (GG No.43216 8 April 2020)
- Directive: COVID-19 TERS Directive amendment (16 April 2020)
- Directive: COVID-19 TERS Directive amendment (GG No.43265 5 May 2020)
- Directive: COVID-19 TERS Directive amendment (GG No.43330 30 April 2020)
- Directive: COVID-19 TERS Directive amendment (25 May 2020)
- Directive: Covid-19 TERS Directive extended to 15 August 2020 (11 Aug 2020)
- Directive: Covid-19 TERS Directive extended beyond 15 August 2020 (GG 4 Sept 2020)
- Update by UIF (dated 17 November 2020) re C19TERS developments
- Update by UIF (dated 6 November 2020) re C19TERS developments
- Update by UIF (dated 14 October 2020) re C19TERS developments
- Statement by DEL (dated 16 September 2020) on who is still eligible for C19TERS
- Statement by DEL (dated 15 September 2020) re extension of C19TERS reporting dates
- Update by UIF (dated 3 September 2020) re C19TERS developments
- Statement by DEL (dated 21 August 2020) re TERS Extension Jul-Aug 2020
- Statement by DEL (dated 12 August 2020) re opening of C19TERS claims for July/August 2020
- Statement by DEL (dated 21 July 2020) re extension of C19TERS until 15 August
- FAQ’s: Covid-19TERS FAQ’s_2020-09 Update
- FAQ's: Covid-19TERS FAQ's with calculation guidelines_2020-04-27
- FAQ's: General FAQ’s about uFiling
2. Normal UIF BENEFITS & APPLICABLE FORMS (These documents are provided by the employer and the application is brought by the Employee. Employer may assist with the actual submission of the application by emailing it to the relevant email address and indicated in the UIF easy guide listed below)
2.1 (a) EASY AID GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS/EMPLOYEES FOR UIF BENEFITS (PDF-DOWNLOAD)
2.1 (b) UIF EASY AID GUIDE FOR ELECTRONIC CLAIMS (PDF-DOWNLOAD)
2.1 (c) BULK NORMAL UIF APPLICATION
2.1.1. REDUCED WORK TIME BENEFIT (Short Time/Temporary Lay-off)
The applicable Forms are:
- UI19 and UI2.7 (completed by Employer)
- UI2.1 (application form)
- UI2.8 (bank form completed by the bank)
- A letter from the Employer confirming Reduced Work Time or Temporary Lay-off due to the Coronavirus
- Copy of ID document
Also see the following:
- Easy Aid Guide Spreadsheet Application (pdf)
- Bulk Application Process Amended (pdf)
- Bulk Reduced Work Time Application (Excel)
- PES-ESSA-FORM-INDIVIDUAL MANUAL (Excel)
- “UIF Easy Guide for Electronic claims”.
2.1.2. ILLNESS BENEFITS (10-DAY QUARANTINE)
The applicable Forms are:
- UI19 and UI2.7 (completed by Employer)
- UI2.2 (Doctor portion does not have to be completed if employer and employee agree to quarantine)
- UI2.8 (bank form completed by the bank)
- Copy of ID document
- Employer-Letter-Covid19
2.1.3. DEATH BENEFITS
The applicable Forms and required documents are:
- UI19 and UI53 (completed by the Employer)
- UI2.5 or UI2.6
- Death Certificate
- ID of deceased and applicant
- UI2.8 (bank form completed by the bank)
- Copy of ID document
OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES FOR MANAGING OF CORONAVIRUS AND ITS CONSEQUENCES IN THE WORKPLACE
- Unemployment Insurance contributions ceiling raised from 1 June 2021 (GG no. 44641 dated 28 May 2021)
- Short time and Temporary lay-off agreements - available to paying subscribers of Labourwise Online Advisory Service only. If you are a subscriber please contact us for this information.
- Employee leave during Coronavirus COVID-19 : South African Government
- Permit for employees - Covid-19 Essential or Permitted service
- Snapshot Easy Guide
- COVID-19: Guideline - Workplace Preparedness
- TERS BENEFITS GUIDELINE (NON COVID-19 RELATED)
- Directive: Covid-19 Small business (12 May 2020)
- Directive: Covid-19 Sale of clothing footwear and bedding (12 May 2020)
- Directive: Covid-19 Sale and repair of cars (12 May 2020)
- Regulations_20 May_Covid-19 restrictions_Level 4
- Regulations_20 May_Covid-19 restrictions_Level 3
- Regulations_19 June_Covid-19 Personal Care Services_ Level 3
- Regulations_25 June_Covid-19 restrictions_Level 3
- Regulations_29 June_Covid-19 Tourism_Restaurants_ Level 3
- Regulations_12 July_Covid-19 restrictions_Level 3
- Regulations_17 August_Covid-19 restrictions_Level 2
- Regulations_18 September_Covid-19 restrictions_Level 1
- Regulations_11 November_Covid-19 restrictions_Level 1
- Regulations_29 December_Covid-19 restrictions_Adjusted Level 3
- Regulations_1 February 2021_Covid-19 restrictions_Adjusted Level 3
- Regulations_28 February 2021_Covid-19 restrictions_Level 1
Comments
Hi jan I just would like to know if you take a sick leave of 2days and the company suspected that you should do a covid test befor you come back to work so for the day that you do not go to work up untill you received you results sould that be on sick leave
Sick leave would be the best fit in most cases where the employer insists on an employee staying at home due to the risk of Covid – see our article at the following link: https://www.labourwise.co.za/labour-articles/covid-19-sick-leave-crisis-looming
Who can we contact to confirm the official way of completing a UI-2.7 form for maternity leave employees as most of them come back saying the labor department says something is incorrect on it. We need to know the standard correct way as we have 28 000 employees to complete these forms for.
Your query has been sent to our sister company, Labourwise Human Resources. Someone will be in touch with you.
What is the procedure to follow for request to go into 14 day isolation if an employee claim to have been in contact with someone that was in contact with someone that was tested positive.
The employer and employee have to agree. You need to fill in the relevant forms – Illness Benefits (14 day Quarantine) heading at https://www.labourwise.co.za/downloads/topical-temporary-download
Good day Jan. I have to apply for UIF Ters Illness benefit for one of our employees.
Downloaded your documents, do I just send an email as I don’t see the option on the online site.
Anke
Two points:
Point 1. At this stage it would seem that the way to submit it is via the email addresses towards the end of the FAQ’s document at https://www.labourwise.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Covid-19TERS-FAQ-with-calculation-guidelines_2020-04-27.pdf
Point 2: At this stage it would seem that the C19TERS directive will not be extended beyond June. This in all likelihood means the “quarantine” illness benefits would only be available for illness until the end of June (We have not been able to verify this, though). However, employees should be able to claim for normal UIF (reduced worked time) benefits – also available on our free downloads page.
We have less than 10 employees and have received TERS UIF for April paid directly to the employees.
Now when I need to load the application for May the site requires Approval/Acceptance Letter between Employer and Employees as well as Proof of payment of TERS UIF employee. We obviously do not have such as the UIF was paid directly to the employee but the site does not allow for any other option. Please assist with advice
Instead of the “Approval/Acceptance” letter, you can submit a letter explaining your particular situation.
We see all the guides we follow but I personally applied for the uif and get an SMS promised to get the response after 35day till today I even doubt there is any claim which is being done yet.
You should be able check the status online on the UIF portal. Alternatively phone the helpline 0800 030 007
I have manually filled in the spreadsheet for UIF claim for my gardener and domestic worker and have converted it into a CSV file and emailed it back to covid claims.
Is this all I need to do as the Employer.
As long as you have followed all the prescribed steps you should be ok.
Very helpful
Thanks for the relevant forms
This was very helpful
How can I get the forms to my domestic workers if they are not at work and they all don’t have email and computers(U12.1)
You will have to wait until the end of the lock-down. Alternatively, you can submit claims via the Covid-19TERS process which is all online.
What email do we use to send Temporary lay off forms to. This is from 01 July
If you are referring to UIF claims for terporary lay-off after 1 July, you need to submit the UIF (Reduced Work Time) forms – see https://www.labourwise.co.za/downloads/topical-temporary-download