What happened to those 150,000 firms in JobKeeper limbo? The ATO can’t say
After revealing 150,000 businesses failed to make JobKeeper declarations for last month, the ATO says it is not able to say how many received payments before the cut-off.
Who you gonna call? Confusion abounds for employers and workers in JobKeeper disputes
Who’s responsible for picking up the pieces when an eligible worker gets left out of the JobKeeper program? The Australian Taxation Office, Fair Work Ombudsman and Fair Work Commission all have a role to play.
As JobKeeper ends early for childcare centres, business owners raise concerns about ‘transition’ plan
JobKeeper payments for childcare centres will end in less than a month, in the first major change to the federal government's wage subsidy scheme.
JobKeeper verdict in July as Australia prepares for first recession in 29 years
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called time on Australia's 29-year growth run, revealing JobKeeper changes will be finalised in July.
Dymocks stoush with casual workers raises JobKeeper eligibility questions
A stoush between a Dymocks franchisee and the Young Workers Centre has exposed some jagged edges in the design of the JobKeeper program for casual workers.
“Change in mindset”: RBA governor Philip Lowe wants Treasury to fire the fiscal cannon and consider extending JobKeeper
Scott Morrison should consider extending JobKeeper if the economy doesn't bounce back enough from the pandemic, says RBA governor Phillip Lowe.
JobKeeper declarations: Businesses have 14 days to declare for May or risk missing payments
The ATO is preparing its systems for a flood of firms looking to get in early on May JobKeeper declarations from next Monday.
More than 150,000 businesses in JobKeeper limbo as ATO admits to “reporting error” and exposes $60 billion windfall
A JobKeeper 'reporting error' has exposed a $60 billion hole in Treasury modelling about the likely cost and uptake of the wage subsidy scheme.
What’s the deal with JobKeeper and annual leave? Fair Work Commission offers insights
Annual leave requests have emerged as one of the most contentious aspects of the JobKeeper program. What does a recent FWC case tell us about how it works?
When should I pay JobKeeper wages? ATO clarifies deadlines amid payroll confusion
The ATO says businesses are able to make JobKeeper payments for work performed in another fortnight but must comply with bi-weekly payment deadlines.
“I wait with anticipation”: Sole traders begin receiving JobKeeper payments as enrolment experiences vary wildly
Sole traders have started recieving their JobKeeper payments, with those SmartCompany spoked to offering varying assessments of the enrollment process.
“Unconscionable”: Business owners frustrated amid reports Morrison could wind back JobKeeper payments
Small business owners are responding with confusion and frustration after reports emerged the federal government is considering winding back the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme.
