What is the UI-2.7 form and what is it used for?

The UI-2.7, officially titled "Record of Remuneration Received Whilst in Employment", is a UIF form completed by the employer to record an employee's earnings during their last 6 months of employment (or the full period if employed for less than 6 months). The UIF uses this information to calculate how much the employee will receive in benefits. It is a required supporting document for all UIF benefit claims — unemployment, illness, maternity, adoption, and dependant's benefits.

Who must complete the UI-2.7 — the employer or the employee?

The UI-2.7 must be completed by the employer, not the employee. The employer records the employee's gross monthly remuneration from their payroll records. This is a legal obligation — employers who refuse or fail to provide the UI-2.7 when requested can face criminal prosecution under the Unemployment Insurance Act (Act 63 of 2001). If your employer refuses to complete the form, report them to the Department of Employment and Labour.

When does an employer need to provide a UI-2.7?

An employer must provide a UI-2.7 whenever an employee (current or former) needs to claim UIF benefits. This includes: when the employee is retrenched, dismissed, or their contract expires (unemployment benefits); when the employee is off work for more than 14 consecutive days due to illness (illness benefits); when the employee takes maternity leave (maternity benefits); when the employee adopts a child (adoption benefits); or when a contributor dies and their dependants claim (dependant's benefits).

What information does the UI-2.7 require?

The UI-2.7 requires: the employer's UIF reference number and company details, the employee's 13-digit South African ID number, surname, full names, date of birth, occupation, date of commencement, and last day of employment. The main section is the remuneration table, which records the employee's gross monthly earnings for the last 6 months of employment, including the month/year, number of days worked, and total gross remuneration for each month.

What is the difference between the UI-2.7 and the UI-19?

The UI-19 is the employer's monthly declaration form that registers all employees with the UIF and records their monthly earnings and contributions. It is submitted every month as part of the employer's ongoing UIF compliance. The UI-2.7, by contrast, is a one-time form completed when a specific employee needs to claim benefits. It provides a detailed record of that employee's earnings for the last 6 months of employment, which the UIF uses to calculate the benefit amount.

Should the UI-2.7 show gross pay or net pay?

The UI-2.7 must show gross remuneration — the total pay before any deductions (tax, UIF, pension, medical aid, etc.). Do not enter net or take-home pay. The gross amount is what the UIF uses to calculate the benefit percentage. Using net pay instead of gross pay will result in a lower benefit calculation for the employee.

How many months of remuneration must be recorded on the UI-2.7?

The UI-2.7 should record the employee's gross remuneration for the last 6 months of employment. If the employee worked for less than 6 months, record the earnings for the full period of employment. The UIF requires a minimum of 13 weeks (approximately 3 months) of contributions to qualify for benefits, but 6 months of records provides a more accurate benefit calculation.

What happens if the employer refuses to provide the UI-2.7?

If your employer refuses to complete the UI-2.7, report them to the Department of Employment and Labour at your nearest Labour Centre. Employers are legally required to provide this form under the Unemployment Insurance Act. The department can take enforcement action against non-compliant employers. You can still submit your UIF claim (UI-2.1) and explain the situation — the Labour office may assist in obtaining the form or use alternative evidence such as payslips showing UIF deductions.

Can I fill in the UI-2.7 myself if my employer has closed down?

No, the UI-2.7 is meant to be completed by the employer. However, if your employer has closed down, gone into liquidation, or cannot be located, visit the Department of Employment and Labour and explain the situation. Bring any evidence of your employment and earnings: payslips, employment contracts, bank statements showing salary deposits, and your UI-19 if available. The department has procedures to assist workers whose employers no longer exist.

Is the UI-2.7 needed for maternity and illness claims too?

Yes. The UI-2.7 is required for all types of UIF benefit claims — not only unemployment. For maternity benefits, the employer completes the UI-2.7 to record the employee's earnings so the UIF can calculate maternity pay (up to 66% of salary for up to 17.32 weeks). For illness benefits (when the employee is off work for more than 14 consecutive days), the UI-2.7 is similarly required along with a medical certificate.

Is my information safe when using FillMeIn to fill the UI-2.7?

Yes. FillMeIn processes all data entirely on your device. Employee names, ID numbers, salary information, and all other details entered on the form never leave your phone or computer — nothing is sent to our servers or stored in the cloud. This privacy-first approach means your sensitive payroll and employment information stays completely under your control.

UI-2.7 — Remuneration Whilst in Employment

Department of Employment and Labour · Verified 21 July 2026

The UI-2.7 records the remuneration an employee earned while still employed — a required supporting document for every UIF benefit claim, whether unemployment, illness, maternity, adoption, or dependant's benefits.

Key facts (3)

Official source: labour.gov.za
Processing time: Processing of UIF benefits typically takes 2 to 8 weeks from the date of submission
Submit to: Department of Employment and Labour office nearest to your place of residence