Under the Jobkeeper Payment, businesses impacted by the Coronavirus will be able to access a subsidy from the Government to continue paying their employees. The payment is worth $1,500 gross per fortnight for eligible employees for a maximum period of six months. Eligible employers may register their interest from 30 March 2020, and the first payment will be received by employers from the ATO in the first week of May. Click on the image below to download the ‘Jobkeeper Payment – Information for Employers’ fact sheet. The fact sheet covers:
- Obligations on employers;
- Background of Jobkeeper Payment – including eligible employers and employees; and
- Details of the application process.
If you need any support during this unprecedented time, please contact our employment and workplace relations team. We would be pleased to be of support.
