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UIF uses a sliding scale: 38% to 60% of your salary depending on your income level
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Understanding How This Works
Understanding UIF Maternity Benefits
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) provides maternity benefits to employed women who are registered contributors. When you go on maternity leave, you can claim from UIF for up to four months (121 days). Understanding how these benefits are calculated helps you plan your finances during this important time in your life.
UIF maternity benefits use a sliding scale system based on your income. Lower-income earners receive a higher percentage of their salary (up to 60%), while higher-income earners receive a lower percentage (down to 38%). This system is designed to provide more support to those who need it most. The calculation is based on your daily salary, which is your monthly salary divided by 30 days.
To qualify for UIF maternity benefits, you must have been contributing to UIF for at least four months in the 12 months before your maternity leave begins. Your employer deducts 1% from your salary and contributes an additional 1% on your behalf. Remember to apply at your nearest Department of Labour office at least 8 weeks before your due date, bringing your ID, bank statements, and maternity certificate.