With effect from 1 October the earnings limit for UIF has been increased to R14,872 per month (R178,464 per year). Employers and employees will continue to contribute at the rate of 1% each so maximum contributions will increase, as will maximum benefits for those employees entitled to them. Remember to update your payroll systems and EMP 201 returns!
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