UIF Guide

Can UIF Be Deducted After Resignation?

Yes — UIF must still be deducted from a final salary on resignation. The obligation to deduct and pay UIF applies to all remuneration paid to an employee, right up to and including the last pay. However, the question of whether an employee can claim UIF after resigning is a different matter.

What happens to UIF contributions after you leave?

All UIF contributions you made during your employment remain in the UIF fund. They don't expire. If you're retrenched or your contract ends in the future, those contributions count towards any claim you make.

When CAN you claim UIF after leaving a job?

• Retrenchment — you were dismissed for operational reasons
• Dismissal — you were dismissed (not resigned)
• Fixed-term contract expiry — your contract ended and was not renewed
• Employer insolvency — your employer closed or went insolvent
• Maternity leave — regardless of employment status
• Illness — if you're unable to work due to illness

Employer's obligations on resignation

1. Deduct 1% UIF from the employee's final salary (up to the R17,712 ceiling)
2. Pay the employer's matching 1% contribution
3. Include both contributions in the next EMP201 submission to SARS
4. Issue a UI-19 form to the employee within 4 weeks of termination
5. Issue a final IRP5/IT3(a) with the UIF contributions reflected

People Also Ask

Can UIF be deducted after resignation?

Yes. UIF must be deducted from any remuneration paid, including final pay on resignation. However, employees who resign voluntarily cannot claim UIF unemployment benefits — only retrenchment, dismissal, or contract expiry qualify.

Can I claim UIF if I resign?

No. Voluntary resignation disqualifies you from claiming unemployment benefits from UIF. You may still claim UIF for maternity, illness, or adoption if eligible.

What if my employer didn't deduct UIF during employment?

Your employer is still liable to pay the contributions. Contact SARS or the Department of Labour if you believe contributions were not made — this affects your eligibility to claim.

How long after resignation can I not claim UIF?

If you resigned voluntarily, you cannot claim UIF unemployment benefits at all — there is no waiting period that unlocks a claim. You would need to be retrenched or dismissed in future employment to claim again.

Does UIF apply to leave pay on resignation?

Yes. Leave payout on resignation is treated as remuneration, so UIF is deducted up to the monthly ceiling.

What is the UI-19 form and where do I get it?

The UI-19 is issued by your employer on termination. You need it to submit a UIF claim at the Department of Employment and Labour. It must be issued within 4 weeks of your last day.

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