Employment and UIF

UIF basics: what it is and who it's for How the fund works, who contributes, and who is and isn't covered. The 6 types of UIF benefits Unemployment, maternity, illness, adoption, commissioning parent, and dependant benefits. Your UIF document checklist (before you apply) Every form you need — UI-19, UI-2.8, UI-2.7, and more — before you start a claim. How your UIF payout is calculated and paid The sliding scale, credit days, payment timelines, and staying in the system. How to claim UIF online and check your status Which portal to use, how to check your status, and the toll-free helpline. UIF illness benefits: the 14-day rule and rejection reasons Documents you need, how the 14-day rule works, and why illness claims get rejected. Claiming UIF if you've worked multiple jobs How your claim works if you had jobs one after another, or at the same time. Appealing a declined UIF claim How to appeal online or in person, plus a fill-in letter template. Claiming UIF on behalf of someone else (proxy claims) How a proxy can claim for illness, maternity, or a deceased contributor. Common UIF problems and how to fix them Employer won't give you a UI-19, part-time work rules, and unregistered employers. Registering as a UIF employer (sole owner / small business) How a sole proprietor registers with UIF via uFiling and email.