Find out about your workplace entitlements and obligations if you’re affected by the outbreak of COVID-19, including information about stand downs from work, working arrangements impacted by school closures, and pay and sick leave entitlements.
The Government has announced a $130 billion JobKeeper payment to help keep more Australians in jobs and support businesses affected by the significant economic impact caused by the Coronavirus.
The Government is providing cash flow assistance for eligible businesses in the form of two separate measures. The following is a broad summary of the key aspects of the stimulus package in response to the Coronavirus, as recently announced and enacted.
The Commonwealth Government yesterday released the second stage of its stimulus plan to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus and help build a bridge to recovery. A total of $189 billion is being injected into the economy by all arms of Government in order to keep Australians in work and businesses in business.
Australia’s Coronavirus Economic Stimulus package has been launched as a measure to protect the economy by maintaining confidence, supporting investment and keeping people in their jobs.
If you’re an Australian employer, you may be aware that changes took effect from 1 March 2020 to modern awards that will require added compliance.
If your business or residential address is in one of the bushfire impacted postcodes, the ATO will automatically grant a two-month deferral for activity statements lodgments and payments due.
Employers should take note of the new rules that became law on 28 October 2019, regarding the application of compulsory superannuation guarantee to salary sacrificed superannuation amounts.
