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Thank you for your question regarding eligibility for payment of causal employees that have been employed for 4 months.
Treasury information pages states that a casual employee employed on a regular basis for longer that 12 months as at 1 March 2020 is eligible for Jobkeeper payment. As the casual employee has only been emlpoyed for 4 months they are not eligible for payment at this time.
Treasury has published some information on their website and an information page. We will also be keeping our Job Keeper news article up to date to assist you.
AngelaG
Thank you for your question regarding eligibility for payment of causal employees that have been employed for 4 months.
Treasury information pages states that a casual employee employed on a regular basis for longer that 12 months as at 1 March 2020 is eligible for Jobkeeper payment. As the casual employee has only been emlpoyed for 4 months they are not eligible for payment at this time.
Treasury has published some information on their website and an information page. We will also be keeping our Job Keeper news article up to date to assist you.
AngelaG
Hi Danlip
I'm really sorry that you're in this position. It must be so frustrating and scary for you. Maybe Youth Allowance might be the way to go (A means tested payment for young people 16-21 years of age, who are looking for full time work or undertaking approved activities)?
I've found this page which might be able to help with phone numbers and descriptions of payments https://www.dss.gov.au/about-the-department/benefits-payments/working-age-payments
I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with Services Australia's offerings, just the JobSeeker and JobKeeper payments. I really hope that you're ok and the government can help you, especially as this has been beyond your control.
Best of luck for your future. Stay safe.
Hi Angela
Thanks for the answer. How will the ATO deal with 'groups of companies'? For example PCYC. If someone has been a regular casual for 3 years for various PCYCs, would they qualify for Jobkeeper?
I was understanding the ruling regarding the casual/12 month rule to apply to new casuals (to the company) which haven't held the position for more than 12 months, but as you have been employed by the same employer for several years, surely you would be entitled to it? This may be something that your employer could look into on your behalf.
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