TOPICAL

GENERAL

• Code of Good Practice: Harassment in the workplace
• NEWSFLASH: EQUAL LEAVE FOR ALL PARENTS?
• NEWSFLASH: ZIMBABWEAN, LESOTHO AND OTHER FOREIGNER NATIONALS

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (COVID-19 RELATED)

• Code of Good Practice: Managing Covid-19 in the workplace (Notice dated 24 June 2022)
• 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) – go to Forms on the Information Regulator SA’s website to view the forms related to the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No 2 of 2000).

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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