Domestic workers who are 60 and above or who have co-morbidities are at the highest risk of contracting coronavirus and consequently can still be placed on volunatery lay-off at their request.

Those persons who are temporarily laid-off on that basis can still claim for COVID-TERS up to 15 March 2021. It is possible that this claims period may be extended in due course.

Either employers or domestic workers can apply for such COVID-TERS by visiting https://www.ufiling.co.za/uif/ or alternatively https://uifecc.labour.gov.za/covid19/ and following the steps listed there.