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Changes to COIDA employer assessments effective 1 March 2025

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Changes to COIDA employer assessments effective 1 March 2025

On 4 April 2025, the Minister of Employment and Labour published a notice announcing key changes to the prescribed assessment amounts under Section 83(8) and Section 83(2)(b) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993, as amended (“COIDA”).

7 Apr 2025 1 min read Employment Law Alert Article

These changes affect the maximum and minimum earnings thresholds used to calculate an employer’s Return of Earnings ("ROE") assessment.

Effective from 1 March 2025:

  • The maximum annual earnings per employee for ROE assessment purposes is R633,168 (previously R597,328).
  • The minimum assessment fee for employers is R1,621 (previously R1530)
  • The minimum assessment fee for household/domestic employers is R560 (previously 5R28).

These changes are significant for all employers, as they directly impact contributions to the Compensation Fund. Employers must ensure they apply the updated thresholds when submitting their ROE declarations for the period starting 1 March 2025.

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