The first round of JobKeeper ended on 27 September 2020. The Government has decided the scheme will continue for an additional 6 months until 28 March 2021. Key changes: More employees are eligible for JobKeeper The eligibility rules will be revised The payment rates will be reduced To receive JobKeeper from 28 September 2020, employers […]
Read MoreJobKeeper Update ATO Grants extension to enrol and pay Employees for the first two fortnights The ATO has now announced an extension of time to 31 May for employers who wish to enrol for the first two JobKeeper fortnights. In addition,employers will have until 8 May to ensure all eligible employees are paid a minimum of $1,500 per […]
Read MoreJobKeeper program Enrolments now open! The ATO has provided helpful instructions on how this process should be undertaken, together with steps and key dates. While these steps may appear simple, a proper assessment of eligibility is complex and we are working closely with clients to navigate this complexity. Key dates From 20 April: enrol for JobKeeper […]
Read MoreOn 8 April 2020, the Australian Federal Government released and passed legislation relating to the JobKeeper payments, which will be available to businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19. As a result, there is now further clarity on the application process and operation of the JobKeeper package. Below we provide some of the key updates for employers: […]
Read MoreOverview Relevant to employers and employees Under the JobKeeper Payment, businesses impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) will be able to access a subsidy from the Government to continue paying their employees; Affected employers will be able to claim a fortnightly payment of $1,500 per eligible employee from 30 March 2020, for a maximum period of 6 […]
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