With the Australian Government extending the temporary JobKeeper Payment to 28 March 2021, eligible businesses must now meet the turnover test and submit their declaration by the 14th of each month.
Under JobKeeper 2.0, there will be two new repayment rates: one for those who work more than 20 hours per week in the relevant period and another for those who work less.
The employee eligibility date has also been changed to 1 July, meaning some businesses could claim for more staff.
Legacy employers are those employers who qualified for JobKeeper 1.0 prior to 28 September 2020 who do not qualify for JobKeeper 2.0 but are still able to show at least a 10 per cent decline in turnover.
Legacy Employers can access SOME modified workplace law flexibilities for their employees who previously received JobKeeper.
Legacy employer MUST obtain a 10 per cent decline in turnover certificate/self-certify for each subsequent quarter to continue to be eligible to continue to use the Fair Work Act flexibilities.
A direction/request automatically ceases to lawfully operate if an employer does not obtain the relevant certificate each quarter.
We recognise that more support is needed by businesses across Australia because of COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with the Fair Work Ombudsman, the South Australian Business Chamber is here to provide industrial relations advice to businesses covered by Commonwealth Workplace Laws.
The South Australian Business Chamber can assist you to understand JobKeeper and your workplace obligations including and any questions you have may have in relation to Modern Awards, classification of employees, rates of pay, general human resources matters, disciplinary, termination and more.
You do not need to be a the South Australian Business Chamber Member. All you need to do is contact one of our Workplace Advisers on (08) 8300 0000 (select option 2) and the South Australian Business Chamber Members can contact us on the same number and select option 1.
If you are not a the South Australian Business Chamber member now is the right time to join. Find out more about The South Australian Business Chamber Membership and the great benefits by calling (08) 8300 0000.
No problem is too big or too small and our Senior Consultants are also on standby to provide you with workplace advice regarding Awards or any other workplace support you may need. Call today on (08) 8300 0000 and speak with one of our highly experienced Senior consultants.
