Jack’s employer did not register him as a contributor with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). This means he did not pay any contribution to the Fund.

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

The law says all employers must register all employees with the Unemployment Insurance Fund as soon as they start working for them. An employer must also pay 2% of an employee’s wage/salary to the Fund every month (1% is deducted from the employee’s salary, and 1% is paid by the employer). ow d

(See How do employees become contributors to UIF?)

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Jack’s employer is legally obliged to register all his employees for UIF. Jack should report this to the nearest office of the Department of Employment and Labour and they will investigate the complaint and take action against the employer. The employer will have to make back-payments to make up the money that should have been paid to the Fund.