Johannesburg - Employers have until April 30 to submit their Return Of Earnings (ROE) forms, the Labour Department's Compensation Fund said on Tuesday.
Spokeswoman Zolisa Sigabi said the decision was in line with the fund's approach of partnering clients to ensure strict adherence to the law, which requires employers to submit their returns each year.
"We are not out to simply impose hefty penalties against non-complying employers without giving them ample opportunity to abide by the law.
"It was only fair to extend the deadline as some employers had encountered technical problems in trying to gain access to our website for the ROE forms," she said.
The Compensation Fund is urging employers who have not submitted forms to do so immediately to avoid penalties.
"Employers failing to submit after the new deadline would face having to pay penalties," said Sigabi. - Sapa
Further enquiries can be directed to the Fund on 0860-1053-50 or fax forms to 012 357 1817. - Sapa