New problem for households now employing South African domestic workers

[BusinessTech]

New problem for households now employing South African domestic workers

Households have reported that some South African domestic workers have asked their employers not to register them with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).

 

[Bewlen]

This is because earning the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or more disqualifies them from receiving SASSA grants.

 

[biena]

Not a requests an employer can follow. If not registered for UIF employer will get fined.

2.2. 2 As from 1 April 2003, the Unemployment Insurance Act requires domestic workers and their employers to contribute to the Fund.