Now that the ATO has finalised JobKeeper payment requirements, our customers can now access our step-by-step guide to configuring and processing the JobKeeper payment in Aurion.
If you’re not an Aurion customer, contact our team of Payroll & HR Specialists – we can get you set-up and JobKeeper compliant in less than a week.
Under the JobKeeper scheme, employers will be able to claim a fortnightly payment of $1,500 (before tax) per eligible employee from 30 March 2020, for a maximum of six months.
The federal government COVID-19 economic stimulus package, which includes $130 billion for JobKeeper, aims to help keep more Australians in jobs and support businesses and help them restart quickly when the crisis is over. The government estimates that around 6 million workers will receive the JobKeeper payment.
JobKeeper registration and information:
- Employees and employers and can access fact-sheets about their eligibility and the payment process at Treasury’s JobKeeper webpage.
- Employers can register their company’s interest with the Australian Taxation Office.
- If you’re having difficulty meeting your tax and super obligations because of COVID-19, the ATO is offering you Additional support during COVID-19.
COVID-19 support from Aurion
We’ve created a suite of resources to help you manage payroll during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as emergency assistance options for Aurion customers.
Aurion is monitoring and sharing all COVID-19 news impacting payroll & HR professionals, so stay informed via our website, social media channels, and regular updates for our eNewsletter list.
