Employees previously ineligible for JobKeeper because they were not employed on or before 1 March 2020, may now be eligible if employed on or before 1 July 2020. This extension of the relevant date of employment to 1 July 2020 applies to all fortnights beginning on or after 3 August 2020.
The wage condition for all employees as of 1 July 2020 of $1500 per fortnight (x 2) must be met by 31 August 2020.
With respect to casual employees, check to confirm whether they satisfy the 12 month eligibility criteria as of 1 July 2020 (previously 1 March 2020).
Contact our office to discuss eligibility. It’s business as usual.