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JobMaker Hiring Credit
As part of the 2020-21 Federal budget, the government announced a new incentive for businesses to employ additional young job seekers. This new incentive is called the JobMaker Hiring Credit.
The JobMaker Hiring Credit allows for eligible employers to access a cash backed credit payment for new eligible additional employees who are hired between 7 October 2020 and 6 October 2021 for a period of 12 months.
JobMaker is quite different to JobKeeper in that the credit is paid to the employer to assist with wages costs, and is not passed onto the employee.
What are the incentives?
The JobMaker Hiring Credit provides the following incentives to employers:
$200 per week for new employees aged between 16 and 29; and
$100 per week for new employees aged between 30 and 35.
What is the eligibility criteria?
To be eligible for the JobMaker Hiring Credit, there are various eligibility criteria to be met by both the employer and employee. Some of these include:
the employer’s total headcount and payroll must have increased in comparison to a period in time as specified by the ATO
the employer cannot be receiving JobKeeper
the employee must be aged between 16 and 35 years at the time of starting employment
the employee must have received JobSeeker Payment, Youth Allowance (except where they were undertaking full-time study or were a new apprentice), or Parenting Payment for at least 28 consecutive days in the 84 days prior to commencing employment.
How do you get on board?
Employers will need to register with the ATO, then make quarterly claims from 1 February 2021. Of course, we will be able to assist you with the registration and processing of the claims.
What next?
The first claim (for the period 7 October 2020 to 6 January 2021), can be made from 1 February 2021 until 30 April 2021. Registration for JobMaker will need to be done first before a claim can be made – both of which can be submitted up until 30 April 2021.
We have setup a dedicated JobMaker team to assist with any queries and we will be sending out further information regarding JobMaker early in the new year.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact our team at any time to discuss.
COVID-19 resources
We have compiled a summary of Government Stimulus packages and measures. This document contains information on various stimulus packages and measures provided by the government, ATO and banks. We will be updating this as events unfold.
Business Recovery Project - Week 4
We hosted a free 4-part webinar series. This episode was recorded on 1 October 2020 lead by Brendan Taylor and Carryn Hills. Week 4 topics included, converting all the previous learnings into achievable goals to get the business results you are chasing.
Business Recovery Project - Week 3
We are hosting a free 4-part webinar series. This episode was recorded on 24 September 2020 lead by Brendan Taylor, Carryn Hills and Robin Walmsley. Week 3 topics included, where you are placed against your competitors and if your current service and product offerings are the best for market.
Business Recovery Project - Week 2
We are hosting a free 4-part webinar series. This episode was recorded on 17 September 2020 lead by Brendan Taylor and Jenni Leonard. Week 2 topics included, a discussion on what we have learnt coming out of restricted workplaces and maximising employees, efficiencies and other opportunities.
Business Recovery Project - Week 1
We are hosting a free 4-part webinar series which started 10 September 2020 lead by Brendan Taylor and Carryn Hills. Week 1 topics included, a look at funding, how your business cashflow needs will have changed and what steps you can take now to minimise disruption.
JobKeeper Update
Another change that was announced is that employers may now be able to add in previously ineligible employees to their JobKeeper claim from the start of August 2020.
Click here for more information.
JobKeeper 3.0
As we started to grapple with the new rules and criteria, further changes were announced on 7 August. The result of these announcements is what is being called JobKeeper 3.0.
Click here for more information.
JobKeeper 2.0
Earlier than expected this week the Government released some information on the extension of the JobKeeper subsidy.
They’re referring to it as JobKeeper 2.0.
Click here for more information.
JobKeeper video
In this video from 16 April 2020, Tom Warner explains the latest information on the JobKeeper wage subsidy, including what the next steps are for JobKeeper, which staff are eligible, how you inform your employees and what deadlines you need to meet.
JobKeeper checklists
Use our JobKeeper guides to assist you in applying for and managing the JobKeeper wage subsidy:
- Employers reporting through STP
- Employers not reporting through STP
- Sole traders
Recorded: Lincolns Live Q&A
We hosted a free webinar on 23 April 2020 in a question and answer format on the JobKeeper wage subsidy. On our Q&A panel we had Amy Sims, Bec Pauley and Tom Warner.
Recorded: Lincolns Live Q&A
We hosted a free webinar on 9 April 2020 in a question and answer format on the JobKeeper wage subsidy. On our Q&A panel we had Brendan Taylor, Jenni Leonard and Tom Warner.