How is the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) exemption reason configured?

How is the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) exemption reason configured?

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) exemption reason is configured on employee level on the Exemptions and Other section of their Basic Profile screen.

      Navigate > Employee > Basic Information > Basic Profile > Exemptions and Other

      

Important! This can be updated individually per employee or via the Bulk Actions screen.

      Navigate > Bulk Actions

      

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