JOBKEEPER UPDATES - Alternative Testing & Time Extended

The Government have recently released guidelines for Alternative Tests that employers can satisfy to be eligible for JobKeeper, where they are unable to satisfy the basic turnover test.  These are applicable to employers where, for example, they have been in business for less than 12 months, or their turnover is irregular. 

UPDATE: The Commissioner has extended the time to enrol for the initial JobKeeper periods, from 30 April 2020 until 31 May 2020.

If you enrol by 31 May 2020, you will still be able to claim for the fortnights in April and May, provided you meet all the eligibility requirements for each of those fortnights. This includes having paid your employees by the appropriate date for each fortnight.

For the first two fortnights (30 March – 12 April, 13 April – 26 April), they will accept the minimum $1,500 payment for each fortnight has been paid by you even if it has been paid late, provided it is paid by 8 May 2020.

If you do not pay your staff by this date, you will not be able to claim JobKeeper for the first two fortnights.

You can enrol and claim for JobKeeper earlier if you choose. For example, you can enrol by the end of April to claim JobKeeper payments for the two fortnights in April.

If you are uncertain as to whether you would be eligible for JobKeeper or require assistance lodging your application, we are here to support you and your business to help you maximise your entitlements.